On January 28, 2026, FBI agents executed a court‑authorized search at the Fulton County elections center in Union City, Georgia, seizing records tied to the 2020 election, including ballots, tabulator tapes and digital images. (theguardian.com) Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, sworn in February 12, 2025, was photographed outside the site with FBI officials, prompting scrutiny because the DNI does not generally oversee law‑enforcement raids. (dni.gov) County officials, voting‑rights groups and lawmakers warned the action risked undermining chain of custody and politicizing election oversight. (theguardian.com) Supporters countered agents acted under a court order; the Justice Department has not detailed allegations as probe continues. (washingtonpost.com)