FBI News: Problems with Politicians and the Press

May 6, 2026, 22:00
InternationalPolitics

Introduction

The FBI is doing three big things. They are looking at a journalist. They searched a politician's office. They are also fighting with police in Arizona.

Main Body

The FBI is angry with a writer named Sarah Fitzpatrick. She wrote a story about Director Kash Patel. Now, Director Patel is suing her for a lot of money. FBI agents went to the office of Senator L. Louise Lucas in Virginia. They looked for papers. They think she did something illegal with marijuana. Director Patel and Sheriff Chris Nanos are fighting. They are looking for a missing woman named Nancy Guthrie. They disagree about how to find her.

Conclusion

The FBI has many problems with the news and politicians. They are still looking for Nancy Guthrie.

Learning

⚡ THE 'NOW' PATTERN

Look at how the text describes things happening right now. In English, we use is or are + a word ending in -ing.

Examples from the text:

  • The FBI is doing →\rightarrow (Current action)
  • They are looking →\rightarrow (Current action)
  • They are fighting →\rightarrow (Current action)

🛠️ QUICK BUILD

To make this sentence, follow this simple map:

Person/Group →\rightarrow Am/Is/Are →\rightarrow Action + ing

  • I am learning.
  • She is writing.
  • They are searching.

💡 USEFUL WORD BANK

These words help you describe people's jobs (A2 Basics):

  • Journalist →\rightarrow A person who writes news.
  • Politician →\rightarrow A person in government.
  • Agent →\rightarrow A person who works for the FBI.

Vocabulary Learning

police
law enforcement officers who protect the public
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
office
a room or building where people work
Example:She works in an office downtown.
money
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved his money for a vacation.
woman
an adult female human
Example:The woman at the counter helped me.
find
to discover or locate something
Example:I will find my keys in the drawer.
news
information about recent events
Example:She reads the news every morning.
writer
a person who writes books or articles
Example:The writer signed copies of his new novel.
story
a narrative about events or people
Example:The story of the brave knight inspired everyone.