The most popular programs for the FBI Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=488 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:09 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Among the topics addressed were the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. He also strongly defended United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice against criticisms of her response to terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya and said he would not hesitate to nominate her as secretary of state if she was the most qualified candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and domestic intelligence. Topics included changes to and transformation in the FBI since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as the importance of outreach to Muslim communities in the U.S. Following their remarks, they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295849-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295849-2 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Horowitz testified on the findings in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report on the FBI's "Fast and Furious" operation. He described a series of missteps and failures that led to the use of gun walking during two arms smuggling investigations. He said Attorney General Eric Holder first learned about the tactic from Congress, noting that other Justice Department officials either failed to recognize warning signs or did not share information when they should have. "Fast and Furious" was a government gun smuggling sting operation run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives between 2009 and 2010 with the goal of bringing arms smuggling charges against Mexican drug cartel members. "Gun walking" was an investigative technique in which weapons were allowed to be smuggled across the Mexican border, with the intent of making arrests later. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308241-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Aaronson talked about his recent [Mother Jones] cover story on the large network of informants used by the FBI in its efforts to prevent another domestic terrorist attack. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. FBI informants identify disgruntled people living in the U.S. who express willingness to instigate an act of terrorism, and then provide them the means to carry out an attack. Mr. Aaronson argues that this method can sometimes be entrapment, and that many suspects would not have acted if not prodded by the FBI. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301522-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301522-5 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tim Weiner discussed [Enemies: A History of the FBI], his book on the FBI's 100-year hidden history of war against terrorists, spies, and ultimately any person or group deemed subversive. He revealed secretly taped conversations FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover had with Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. He wrote about the agency's predominantly illegal secret intelligence and surveillance techniques such as wire-tapping, break-ins, and burglaries. He researched recently declassified documents that included Mr. Hoover's personal intelligence files. He scrutinized over 200 oral histories of current and former FBI agents. In this interview Mr. Weiner discussed his early career as a reporter, including his [Kansas City Times]' coverage of the 1981 collapse of an atrium skywalk at the Hyatt Hotel, which won him and his team a Pulitzer Prize. His second Pulitzer was received for investigative journalism on black budget spending while employed by the [Philadelphia Inquirer]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304522-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Eichenwald talked about his book [The Informant: A True Story], published by Broadway Books. The book is about a six-year FBI investigation of an international price-fixing conspiracy by Archer Daniels Midland that focuses on the key informant, Mark Whitacre. Mr. Eichenwald talked about the complications to this mid-1990s scandal when the government discovered that its source, a senior executive at the firm, was involved in his own illegal activity. This is the first part in a two-part program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160555-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ronald Kessler talked about his book [The FBI: Inside the World's Most Powerful Law Enforcement Agency], published by Pocket Books, which reveals details and activities of the FBI from an inside perspective. Mr. Kessler's examination of the bureau begins with J. Edgar Hoover's death in 1972. Mr. Kessler's book details how the bureau solved prominent cases, such as Watergate, and covered up many internal cases. The book also scrutinizes the investigation following the bombing of the World Trade Center in February of 1993 and the 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing in Scotland. Mr. Kessler described the events that led to the dismissal of former FBI Director Williams Sessions. Mr. Kessler was provided access to agents and meetings of the FBI on the directive of then FBI director, William Sessions. In the course of his research, Mr. Kessler uncovered evidence of use of FBI resources for personal matters by Director Sessions. His letter to the director outlining these actions resulted in investigations that ultimately led to the firing of the FBI director by President Bill Clinton in July 1993. The president cited poor judgment by the director as a reason for the firing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50306-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Weissmann, general counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, talked about new technologies and the challenges the FBI and other law enforcement agencies face in getting private communications records for criminal cases. He said the ability to intercept communications with a court order was becoming obsolete. Topics included the Supreme Court's decision in the Jones case in the previous term, "going dark," and cyber security initiatives. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Legal Challenges Posed by New Technologies" was the speech at an American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security luncheon program at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311627-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ronald Kessler talked about the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Tactical Operations Unit. The unit conducts super-secret, court-authorized burglaries to implant hidden microphones and video cameras, and snoops into computers and desks in homes, offices, cars, yachts, airplanes, and embassies. Mr. Kessler also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Kessler is the author of [The Secrets of the FBI]. This program was first in a five-part "Washington Journal" series on the FBI. The other parts are 301096-5 (Cyber Threats), 301079-6 (FBI Budget and Key Programs), 301111-7 (Forensics and Law Enforcement), and 301063-5 (Counterterrorism Efforts). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301044-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301044-6 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. DeLoach, a former FBI Deputy Director under J. Edgar Hoover, talked about his recently published book, [Hoover's FBI], published by Regnery. It focuses on the FBI during the controversial tenure of J. Edgar Hoover. It attempts to disprove the many allegations against Mr. Hoover, including his sexual behavior and secret files. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66346-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Eichenwald continued to talk about his book [The Informant: A True Story], published by Broadway Books. The book is about a six-year FBI investigation of an international price-fixing conspiracy by Archer Daniels Midland that focuses on the key informant, Mark Whitacre. Mr. Eichenwald talked about the complications to this mid-1990s scandal when the government discovered that its source, a senior executive at the firm, was involved in his own illegal activity. This is the second part in a two-part program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160555-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160555-2 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the June 17, 1972, Watergate break-in, historian and researcher Max Holland talked about his book, [Leak: Why Mark Felt Became Deep Throat]. In the book he critiques the view of FBI Associate Director Mark Felt presented by Bob Woodward. Using the Woodward and Bernstein papers at the University of Texas, Mr. Holland argues that contrary to popular notions, Mark Felt selfishly used journalists to discredit FBI director L. Patrick Gray in the hope that he would be appointed to the top spot; and that President Nixon's resignation was an unintended consequence. Mr. Holland also compares the Woodward and Bernstein book [All the President's Men] to their original reporting notes, and he argues that they changed key information. Mr. Holland used slides as he spoke and responded to questions from members of the audience at the Kansas City Central Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306746-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306746-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two former adversaries reflected on an incendiary time in American history. In the late 1960s and early 1970s long-simmering public unrest over the Vietnam War, social reform, and civil rights erupted into violent radical protest. When the Weather Underground Organization began a series of bombings, including strikes on the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon, as acts of war against the United States, its young members became the target of one of the largest FBI manhunts in history. Bill Ayers, a founding member of the militant political organization also known as Weatherman, recounted the origins of the WUO, its purpose, as well as his own evolving feelings about its actions and legacy. Don Strickland, a former FBI agent assigned to the WUO case, discussed the bureau's wide-ranging efforts to deal with the WUO's violent acts and track down the fugitive members, many of whom had become skillful in adopting aliases, forging identification, and finding hideouts. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions. Bill Ayers is the author of [Fugitive Days: A Memoir], published by Penguin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190921-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT FBI historian John Fox spoke about the career of J. Edgar Hoover who served as FBI Director for 48 years, from 1924 until 1972. He talked about Hoover's role in developing the FBI, and how perceptions of Hoover changed late in his career. The speech is from the Raleigh Spy Conference, held at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307621-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT FBI Director Robert Mueller testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on President Obama's proposal to extend his term by two years. Among the issues addressed were the constitutionality of the term extension, challenges facing law enforcement, and reform efforts within the bureau. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299924-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Legal experts testified on the constitutionality of extending the term by two years of FBI Director Robert Mueller. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299924-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299924-2 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT FBI Director Robert Mueller testified about bureau operations and programs, including mortgage fraud investigations, the terror alert system, counterterrorism operations, health care and Medicare fraud, and the results of an inspector general's report. In his testimony he addressed recent news media reports about persistent feuding between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, despite repeated efforts by the Justice Department to settle the conflict. The reports found the conflicts have led agents to race each other to crime scenes, withhold information from each other, and refuse to train together. He also talked about efforts to resolve the problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288949-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified on the fiscal year 2011 $8.3 billion budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Among the topics he addressed were the FBI's efforts to combat current terrorist threats against the U.S. and the increase of mortgage fraud and cyber crime prosecutions. He also talked about increased FBI efforts to investigate Medicare and Medicare fraud because of the enactment of the new health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293013-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Bureau of Investigation budget. Director Mueller testified about funding requests for various programs, proposed improvements in national security and intelligence, challenges facing law enforcement officers, and information management at the bureau. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292570-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gary Noesner, former head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crisis Negotiation Unit of the Critical Incident Response Group, talked about his experiences. Mr. Noesner was interviewed by Bill Thompson and also responded to questions from members of the audience. This talk was part 2010's Fall for the Book festival. It was held at the Fairfax County Public Library, which co-sponsored this book launch event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295706-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on FBI operations. Topics included the impact on FBI programs in the defense authorization bill, domestic anti-terrorism efforts, and his knowledge on the "Fast and Furious" gun exchange investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303183-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified at an FBI oversight hearing. Director Mueller confirmed that the FBI had launched an investigation into leaks about an al-Qaida bomb plot aboard a U.S.-bound flight. He also said that such leaks during ongoing law enforcement operations damaged U.S. relationships with foreign partners. Other topics of discussion included the impact of possible sequestration to the FBI, cyber security issues, and the recent [Washington Post] story on the accuracy of FBI crime labs and forensics analysis. Director Mueller also talked bout the importance of reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306045-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about efforts by Mexican drug cartels to infiltrate and corrupt U.S. law enforcement agencies in order to counter stepped-up border control measures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292483-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shawn Henry talked about FBI methods in cyber crime imvestigations and private industry's concerns regarding federal investigations of computer-based crimes. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-5 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ed Gray talked the book he co-wrote with his father, [In Nixon's Web: A Year in the Crosshairs of Watergate], published by Times Books. Ed Gray completed the memoir after his father, L. Patrick Gray III, died on July 6, 2005. Mr. Gray showed slides throughout his presentation. Then he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. In his memoir, L. Patrick Gray, III, the second director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (May 1972-April 1973), recounted his tenure and his knowledge of the Watergate scandal. Mr. Gray decided to write his recollections following the disclosure of Mark Felt's identity as "Deep Throat" in 2005. The former FBI director claims the Nixon administration wanted to marginalize him after it became apparent that he would not lie to protect them and contended that "Deep Throat" could not have been one person. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202251-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing on law enforcement operations and practices at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Among the topics he spoke about were reports of FBI agents cheating on exams, ethnic profiling, the use of contractors for intelligence work, hate crimes enforcement, domestic terrorism, and trying terrorists in criminal courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294803-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video connection from New York City, Professor Powers talked about his book, [Secrecy and Power: The Life of J. Edgar Hoover.] He talked about the life and political influence of Hoover and his influence on the FBI. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. This segment is part of a continuing series on men who influenced law enforcement and civil rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171376-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171376-4 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT In 1976 Mark Felt was interviewed on the CBS news program "Face the Nation" about his involvement in illegal Federal Bureau of Investigation break-ins of anti-war protesters during an investigation of the radical group the Weather Underground. He was convicted for his role in the affair and later pardoned by President Reagan. This interview was shown days after revelations that he was the source known only as "Deep Throat" for [Washington Post] stories on the Watergate break-in and corruption within the Nixon administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187059-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kenneth Ackerman talked about his book [Young J. Edgar: Hoover, the Red Scare, and the Assault on Civil Liberties], published by Carroll and Graf. In his book Mr. Ackerman examined the early career of J. Edgar Hoover. Mr. Hoover began his career as a twenty-four-year-old assistant to Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer where he played an influential role in the undertaking of the 'Palmer Raids.' J. Edgar Hoover would escape from the aftermath of the 'Palmer Raids' unscathed and in 1924 became the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a position he held until 1972. Kenneth Ackerman was the author of several books on U.S. history including, [Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A. Garfield]. Joan Biskupic was the Supreme Court correspondent for [USA Today]. She was the author of [Sandra Day O'Connor: How the First Woman on the Supreme Court Became Its Most Influential Justice], published by Ecco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198363-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke at the graduation ceremony for special agents at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282115-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Schlendorf talked about key FBI programs, how they're funded, and spending priorities in a time of constrained federal budgets. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was third in a five-part "Washington Journal" series on the FBI. The other parts are 301096-5 (Cyber Threats), 301044-6 (Tactical Operations), 301111-7 (Forensics and Law Enforcement), and 301063-2 (Counterterrorism Efforts). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301079-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301079-6 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing on law enforcement operations and practices at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The hearing was expected to be his his last oversight hearing before his retirement. The director took his position on September 4, 2001, just a week before terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center. Senators asked him about issues that stemmed from those attacks, including the FBI's policies regarding reading terror suspects their Miranda rights and the re-authorization of the USA PATRIOT Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298757-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Garrett Graff talked about his book, [The Threat Matrix: The FBI at War in the Age of Global Terror] (Little, Brown and Company, 2011). He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed at the 2011 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. The program opened with scenes of the festival and programming information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299192-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299192-4 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He urged Congress to renew federal surveillance authority (FISA) to prevent plots such as a recent al-Qaeda plan to blow up a U.S.- bound flight. He also talked about the negative impact of budget cuts and freezes, political correctness in training materials, and cyber terrorism concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305907-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305907-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Mueller testified on the fiscal year 2014 budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provided details on the effects of sequestration on his agency. Topics included terrorist and cyber threats against the U.S.,the FBI's involvement in gun background checks, the arrest of Osama Ben laden's son-in-law, and DNA testing. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311600-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Raymond Batvinis talked about his book, [The Origins of FBI Counterintelligence], published by University Press of Kansas. The former FBI special agent traced the origins of the FBI's counterintelligence department back to the 1930s as the United States faced the threat of losing military and industrial secrets to foreign spies as the world prepared for war. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197829-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197829-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Weiss talked about his book, [The Man Who Warned America: The Life and Death of John O'Neill, the FBI's Embattled Counter-Terrorism Warrior], published by HarperCollins. He described the life of John O'Neill, who repeatedly warned the U.S. government about future attacks by Osama bin Laden, and who believed the World Trade Center would be a target. After quitting the Federal Bureau of Investigations due to conflicts within the agency, Mr. O'Neill was hired as head of security for the World Trade Center in early September of 2001. He was killed during the September 11, 2001, attacks while helping survivors in the south tower. Mr. Weiss answered audience members' questions after his presentation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178055-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert Mueller testified about FBI operations. Among the issues he addressed were FBI's anthrax investigation, allegations of improper collection of information on reporters, the Bureau's approach to the mortgage fraud crisis, and the expanded investigative and intelligence gathering powers resulting from the proposed Attorney General Guidelines concerning the FBI's domestic operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281139-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former FBI Investigator David Williams talked about the bureau's role in combating terrorism nearly 10 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was second in a five-part "Washington Journal" series on the FBI. The other parts are 301096-5 (Cyber Threats), 301079-6 (FBI Budget and Key Programs), 301111-7 (Forensics and Law Enforcement), and 301044-6 (Tactical Operations). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301063-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301063-5 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gary May talked about his book [The Informant: The FBI, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Murder of Viola Liuzzo], published by Yale University Press. The book recounts former FBI informant Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr.'s experience as a member of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan. The author discusses the race crimes that were committed during Mr. Rowe's time as a FBI mole within the Klan, specifically the murder of civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo on March 25, 1965. Mr. May discussed the extent to which the FBI informant became involved in criminal activities and the responsibility of law enforcement agencies. He discussed the implications of using informants for gathering intelligence, including for anti-terrorist activities. Mr. May also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186662-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI Director Robert Mueller testified on improvement efforts in intelligence, technology, employee retention and recruitment, and new investigation rules, called the Attorney General guidelines. Questioning by committee members focused on the FBI anthrax investigation and refusal by the Justice Department to provide copies of the new guidelines to members of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281169-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ramesh Ponnuru talked about the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's announcement that it will vote on holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt for failing to turn over documents related to the FBI's "Fast and Furious" program, which is aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Mr. Ponnuru also discussed some of his recent [National Review] pieces, the results of Wisconsin recall elections, the presidential race and the economy, and the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on the 2010 health care law. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306539-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306539-5 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Vise discussed his book, [The Bureau and the Mole: The Unmasking of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Dangerous Double Agent in FBI History] (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2002). The book is about former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Robert Hanssen and his arrest for espionage. Until his arrest, Mr. Hanssen allegedly had been working as a double agent for the Soviet Union since the early 1980s, collecting payments in cash and diamonds for his services. Mr. Vise talked about Robert Hanssen and his rise through the FBI, eventually leading to his role as a spy. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. This was part of the lecture series "Intelligence: The Need to Know" funded by the Dartmouth's Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Endowment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168807-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kessler discussed the history of the FBI. Mr. Kessler talked about J. Edgar Hoover's tenure as director of the Bureau and addresses the speculations about his sexuality. He also provided a critical assessment of Louis Freeh's management of the Bureau and his handling of a number of cases, including Wen Ho Lee, Timothy McVeigh, Waco, and Richard Jewel (the 2000 Olympics bombing suspect). Mr. Kessler also discussed his role in the firing of FBI Director William Sessions and comments on the current controversy facing the FBI. A question and answer period followed the talk. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170416-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks to employees at the FBI headquarters. He talked about the goals of maintaining national security and civil liberties at the same time. telling members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the country is stronger when it upholds its values. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285523-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fox talked about the history of the FBI on the 100th anniversary of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280019-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280019-5 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hill and unidentified witnesses from the Federal Bureau of Investigation testified about intelligence gathering and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. They talked about various warnings received before the attack, information sharing, and counterterrorism operations. The FBI witnesses were behind a screen to protect their identities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172819-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The co-authors discussed their book, [The Spy Next Door], published by Little, Brown and Company. According to the authors, Robert Hanssen was probably the most destructive spy in American history. Mr. Hanssen was a twenty-five-year veteran FBI agent whose work involved the safeguarding of national security. They described the environment inside the FBI and the CIA that allowed Mr. Hanssen to remain covert for twenty-one years, even after doubts about him began to surface. After their presentation they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168614-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT FBI Director Robert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing of his agency and its fiscal year 2014 budget request. He said the FBI was looking at the failure to follow up on information that one of the Boston Marathon bombers had travelled to Russia and back in 2012, and that the lack of follow-up was likely due to the fact that the initial inquiry into Tamerlan Tsarnaev had been closed. He said the FBI has an excellent working relationship with Boston authorities. He also talked about the potential impact of sequestration, saying agents could expect to be furloughed with cuts totaling $700 million in fiscal year 2014. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312779-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Miller was interviewed by two journalists. He said the new Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Report will be out in a few days. Other topics included terrorism prevention and terrorist cells in the U.S., the FBI role in national security, and internal FBI reviews. After Mr. Miller left, the journalists talked about his responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198396-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT