Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Tests Positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
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Fake DEA and FBI Badges Seized
By Allan Lengel Fake DEA and FBI badges were seized last month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized eight fake DEA badge and one FBI badge at the Chicago International Mail Branch. Days later, CBP officers found 26 fake DEA badges destined for places including Washington, Iowa, Kentucky, Florida, California, New Jersey, New York,…
Assaults Against Law Enforcement Up in 2020, FBI Stats Show
By Allan Lengel Assaults against law enforcement are up in 2020, the FBI reports. More than 60,000 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty last year, up 7.2 percent from 2019, CNN reports, citing an FBI report released Monday. Of those assaulted, about 30 percent suffered injuries. The FBI reported in May…
FBI Arrives in Haiti to Help Negotiate for Release of 17 Missionaries Who Were Kidnapped
FBI agents are in Haiti to help negotiate for the release of 16 American missionaries and one Canadian who were abducted by a gang Saturday.
Biden Supports DOJ Prosecuting Trump Allies Who Defy Subpoena to Testify
President Biden said he supports prosecuting Trump allies and officials who defy subpoenas to testify before the House Select Committee that is investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
40% of TSA Employees Face Potential Termination As Vaccine Deadline Looms
About 40% of TSA’s workforce remains unvaccinated and could be terminated if they don’t roll up their sleeves by the Nov. 22 deadline.
Fired McCabe Wins Back Pension 3 Years After Trump Fired Him Just Before Retirement
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was fired just hours before his scheduled retirement in 2018, won back his pension and other benefits.
TSA Seizes Record Number of Guns at Airport Checkpoints This Year
The TSA seized a record number of guns at airpot security checkpoints this year, with three months left in 2021 and fewer passengers traveling due to COVID-19.