Jan 15, 2026 13:30:00FBI criticized for 'highly unusual and aggressive action' in raiding Washington Post reporter's homeThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the home of a Washington Post journalist as part of an investigation into the illegal possession of classified government documents, a raid that the newspaper and press freedom groups have criticized as unannounced and aggressive. FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter in 'highly unusual and aggressive' move | US news | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/14/fbi-raid-washington-post-hannah-natansonThe FBI conducted an unannounced raid on the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Nathanson in the early morning hours of January 14, 2026. The Washington Post condemned the FBI's investigation, calling it a 'highly unusual and aggressive move by law enforcement.' The afternoon of the raid, Washington Post Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray sent an email to Post staff saying, 'Investigators showed up unannounced, raided our home, and seized electronic devices. This unusual and aggressive behavior is deeply troubling and raises serious questions and concerns about the constitutional protections for our work.'

Source: The Guardian January 15, 2026 04:35 UTC