Robert Mueller III in Denver/fbi photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com DENVER — In the halls of FBI headquarters, FBI Director Robert Mueller III isn’t exactly known as a kidder. The words “stoic” and “serious” often come to mind. Let’s face it: the guy is always under a lot of pressure, particularly when it comes to…
By Ellen Howe Security DeBrief The Heritage Foundation is holding an interesting series this week focusing on Homeland Security and bringing together a number of people who have served in the early years of the department to share enlightening dialogue on their insights and expertise. One thing is for certain, it is hard to take…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The once-high profile D.C. U.S. Attorney Joseph diGenova who went on to private practice, is stepping back into the limelight. To avoid the appearance of any conflicts, Maricopa County Prosecutor Andrew Thomas has appointed diGenova and his wife Victoria Toensing to prosecute county supervisor Don Stapley, the Arizona Republic reports. The…
The anthrax attacks came as the second punch after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The postal service has taken steps to address the threat and so have some major cities. The question now is: What else needs to be done? Steve Sternberg USA Today A ringing telephone startled Tom Slezak from a sound sleep. It…
If there were the Creep of the Year Award given out , this guy would be vying for it with the guy who tried to blackmail David Letterman. Tough choice. By Jeff Coen Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — A federal judge on Monday ordered an electronic ankle bracelet and no Internet for the suburban man accused…
