FBI missed key steps in intelligence gathering before the 2021 Capitol riot, internal report finds.

A recent report by the FBI's internal watchdog found that the agency failed to fully utilize its informants and missed a basic step in gathering intelligence before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This oversight could have led to a lack of preparation and a more severe outcome of the incident. The report suggests the FBI may need to enhance its intelligence-gathering methods to prevent future threats.

December 12, 2024
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