FBI Director Christopher Wray’s job may hinge on who wins the presidential election, but one thing is certain: He has the support of some key Republicans and the FBI Agents Association.
A group representing thousands of FBI agents is calling for an end to the government shutdown, saying national security is at stake.
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In the midst of the government shutdown, the FBI Agents Association issued a statement assuring the public agents will continue to do their job. At the same time, the association in its statement is pushing for better pay and tax relief for agents who are transferred: “Due to years of pay…
The Iranian government initially responded that it had detained Levinson but soon backed off that story and has since maintained it has no idea about Levinson’s whereabouts.
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The FBI Agents Association, which represents more than 13,000 active and former FBI agents, marked the 10th anniversary of former FBI Agent Robert Levinson’s disappearance on Thursday by calling for the Trump Administration and the international community to increase efforts to gain his release. “It’s time to bring Bob home to…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The FBI always seemed to appreciate having one of its own in Congress. So when Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich), the House Intelligence Committee Chairman, announced he was retiring to host a nationally syndicated radio show, the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) wanted to show some appreciation. President Reynaldo Tariche issued a statement…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Hoping to avoid further cutbacks, the FBI Agents Association is showing its support for a bipartisan spending plan that would avoid more than $700 million in additional sequestration reductions, NPR reports. The plan, while not ideal for the cash-strapped agency, was announced Tuesday by GOP Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Democratic…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Budget cuts are going to have a big impact on the FBI’s ability to fight crime and terrorism, according to a group that represents 12,000 active and former special agents, Govexec.com reports. The FBI Agents Association warned at a press conference Wednesday of the effects of looming furloughs, an ongoing hiring freeze…
