Rep. Frank Wolf was a little insulted by the “insufficient” response he got when he asked the FBI about specifics behind its decision to cut off ties to the Islamic group CAIR. At this point, the FBI can ignore him or reply with a more detailed answer. Thing is, it probably wouldn’t be a good…
If true, this is another black eye for the Justice Department, which has been trying to dig its way out of allegations of misconduct in another high profile case — Sen. Ted Stevens. Are these isolated incidents? A good question for someone to ask. MATTHEW BARAKAT The Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Justice Department…
This latest development doesn’t bode well for the cooperation between the U.S. and the nation of Paskistan, which is central to the war on terrorism. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — — U.S. efforts to identify and thwart the growing threat posed by Pakistani extremists who enjoy easy access to the United States…
If ever there was a symbolic meeting of two different worlds, this was it. This nation’s come a long way. By PHILLIP RAWLS Associated Press Writer SELMA, Ala. – The nation’s first black attorney general and Gov. George C. Wallace’s daughter celebrated the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march Sunday – 44 years after state troopers from…
Here in Baltimore, like many other major cities in this nation, the goodness of the city isn’t always what it seems. Here’s the latest disappointing tale. By Van Smith Baltimore City Paper BALTIMORE — On Feb. 25, a Baltimore drug conspiracy was in the limelight as part of the public unveiling of an ongoing federal…
What better place to stage an overthrow of the government than Las Vegas, a place that probably has more money than our U.S. Treasury. By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Four members of an anti-government group have been arrested on charges that include money laundering, tax evasion and weapons possession, federal prosecutors said Friday….
By Steve Levin Fraud With Peril Blog What should happen to a Federal Judge convicted of a Federal offense? If you have not been following the news closely, you might have missed this story: Federal District Judge Samuel Kent in Texas has pled guilty to one count of obstruction of justice stemming from false statements…
Atty. Gen. Eric Holder wanted to light a fire under America on the touchy-touchy subject of race. Apparently the president didn’t want that much fire. Will the president try to tamp down future comments, and if so, will it impact Holder’s independence? One big concern during confirmation was that Holder might not exercise his independence…
