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FBI Conducts Election Office Search in Georgia, Browns Name Todd Monken as New Coach

The FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Jan. 28, 2026. The purpose and scope of the search were not immediately clear, with officials scrambling to understand the nature and target of the investigation. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns named Todd Monken as their new head coach. Monken replaces Kevin Stefanski, who was fired after a series of candidate withdrawals.

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CONTENT: The FBI's unexpected visit to the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday raised questions and concerns, while the Cleveland Browns announced their new head coach, Todd Monken, to replace Kevin...

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    FBI executes search warrant at Fulton county, Georgia, election office, FBI says

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    Browns to appoint Todd Monken as head coach after slew of candidate withdrawals

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FBI Conducts Election Office Search in Georgia, Browns Name Todd Monken as New Coach

The FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Jan. 28, 2026. The purpose and scope of the search were not immediately clear, with officials scrambling to understand the nature and target of the investigation. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns named Todd Monken as their new head coach. Monken replaces Kevin Stefanski, who was fired after a series of candidate withdrawals.

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The FBI's unexpected visit to the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday raised questions and concerns, while the Cleveland Browns announced their new head coach, Todd Monken, to replace Kevin Stefanski.

According to a spokesperson for the FBI's Atlanta field office, agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County election office on Jan. 28, 2026. The purpose and scope of the search were not immediately clear, with officials scrambling to understand the nature and target of the investigation. The spokesperson added that the investigation is ongoing, and no further details could be provided at the moment.

Meanwhile, in the world of professional sports, the Cleveland Browns announced Todd Monken as their new head coach. Monken, who had served as Baltimore's offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, replaces Kevin Stefanski. Several high-profile candidates reportedly rejected the opportunity to take the job, leaving the Browns to turn to Monken.

Monken had previously interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator position and was considered for the New York Giants' offensive coordinator spot after John Harbaugh was named head coach. With the Browns, Monken will be tasked with leading the team after a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs.

Although the details surrounding the FBI search and the Browns' coaching appointment are unrelated, they both made headlines on Jan. 28, 2026. The ongoing investigation into the Fulton County election office is sure to generate further interest and attention, while the Browns' decision to name Monken as their new head coach marks a new chapter for the team.

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  • "FBI executes search warrant at Fulton county, Georgia, election office, FBI says" - The Guardian

  • "Browns to appoint Todd Monken as head coach after slew of candidate withdrawals" - The Guardian

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The FBI's unexpected visit to the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday raised questions and concerns, while the Cleveland Browns announced their new head coach, Todd Monken, to replace Kevin Stefanski.

According to a spokesperson for the FBI's Atlanta field office, agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County election office on Jan. 28, 2026. The purpose and scope of the search were not immediately clear, with officials scrambling to understand the nature and target of the investigation. The spokesperson added that the investigation is ongoing, and no further details could be provided at the moment.

Meanwhile, in the world of professional sports, the Cleveland Browns announced Todd Monken as their new head coach. Monken, who had served as Baltimore's offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, replaces Kevin Stefanski. Several high-profile candidates reportedly rejected the opportunity to take the job, leaving the Browns to turn to Monken.

Monken had previously interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator position and was considered for the New York Giants' offensive coordinator spot after John Harbaugh was named head coach. With the Browns, Monken will be tasked with leading the team after a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs.

Although the details surrounding the FBI search and the Browns' coaching appointment are unrelated, they both made headlines on Jan. 28, 2026. The ongoing investigation into the Fulton County election office is sure to generate further interest and attention, while the Browns' decision to name Monken as their new head coach marks a new chapter for the team.

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  • "FBI executes search warrant at Fulton county, Georgia, election office, FBI says" - The Guardian

  • "Browns to appoint Todd Monken as head coach after slew of candidate withdrawals" - The Guardian

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