Texas Man Accused of Lying to FBI about Joining ISIS

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Texas man has been arrested after lying to the FBI about his allegiance to ISIS, according to a criminal complaint. NBC DFW reports that Bilal Abood, 37, of Mesquite, faces up to eight years in prison for making a false statement to the FBI. http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/FBI-Mesquite-Man-Pledged-Allegiance-to-ISIS-Leader-303803121.html A licensed security guard, Abood…

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TSA’s List of Suspicious Behaviors Is Revealed As ACLU Sues for Document

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com What do airport screeners look for when they are trying to detect suspicious behavior? The suggestions are part of the TSA’s controversial behavior-detection program, Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques, which outlines suspicious actions. Although the TSA considers the list of behaviors to be confidential, it was posted online. The ACLU, which…

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Attorney Gen. Eric Holder Under Fire for Use of FBI Jet

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Congressional Republicans are questioning why Attorney General Eric Holder is using the FBIs jet for business and personal travel, the Washington Post reports. Lawmakers sent a letter Thursday to FBI Director Robert Mueller, saying the federal agencies operate on different budgets. “It is our understanding that the Justice Department does not reimburse…

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