FBI agents conducted a raid on the home of former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter in Delmar, New York, as part of an ongoing federal investigation. The operation occurred shortly after Ritter attempted to travel to Russia for a conference, resulting in the seizure of his passport by the U.S. Department of State. Ritter, a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine and Russia, is also a registered sex offender due to a 2011 conviction for engaging in sexually explicit online chats with someone he believed to be a minor. The FBI has not disclosed further details about the nature of the investigation, adhering to standard policy regarding ongoing cases. Ritter's recent public appearances included attending a court hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his independent presidential candidacy. More updates on this developing story are expected as investigations continue.