FBI raids Washington Post reporter’s home in classified documents probe
FBI Director Kash Patel, speaks during a press conference related to arrests of NBA players and coaches for illegal gambling schemes, at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York on Oct. 23, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
The Department of Justice authorized the FBI to search the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson over an investigation into federal contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones. Agents seized Natanson’s phone and Garmin watch while investigating claims that Perez-Lugones took classified documents home, some reportedly found in his lunchbox and basement. The raid raises concerns about press freedom as Natanson covers the federal workforce.
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FBI raids Washington Post reporter’s home in classified documents probe FBI raids Washington Post reporter’s home in classified documents probe