By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Something seems terribly wrong when we see federal law enforcement agencies headed up for years by people who are “acting” heads. Michele Leonhart of the DEA was the acting head since 2007 — up until the end of December. Finally, just before the holidays, the Senate confirmed her appointment…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced over the weekend that her agency plans to add up to 54 agents in the coming year to Afghanistan to compliment the current lot of 25, the Washington Post reported. The announcement came during Napolitano’s two-day visit to Afghanistan. The added agents will help…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Following months of frustration and opposition from Republicans, President Obama last week used a recess appointment to install James Cole to the number two spot at the Justice Department. On Monday, he was sworn in. The post, deputy attorney general, has been vacant since February. Cole, 58, is a…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com One of the more intense events of the year — New Year’s Eve in Times Square — came off without any major incidents. The New York FBI office said it deployed hundreds of employees including agents, analysts and professional staff to deal with the event. It also worked with other law…
