News of this informant can only make the Islamic community more weary about the FBI. The FBI has made extra efforts to nurture a relationship with the Islamic community, but some efforts have fallen short. Teresa Watanabe and Scott Glover Los Angeles Times As federal authorities press their case against a Tustin man accused of…
Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano recognizes the threat of violence from the Mexican drug war poses for the U.S., particularly for border states like Texas and Arizona. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Aiding the Mexican government’s fight against drug cartels is a top priority that demands the “utmost attention” of…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — An ex-official of the Export-Import Bank of the United States in Washington was indicted on charges of taking a $100,000 bribe from Nigerian businessmen in connection with a Kentucky high-tech firm linked to Rep. William Jefferson and his public corruption case. According to an indictment unsealed Wednesday, Maureen Njideka…
Weapons seized in operation/DEA photo More and more media outlets in recent months were reporting on Mexican drug violence that was spilling into the U.S. Authorities hope this will address some of the problem, but obviously it will take more than this to make it go away. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON —…
The selection of Thomas Saenz is getting a thumbs up from the civil rights attorneys and academics, which is important considering the division had its share of problems during the Bush years. By Wall Street Journal Law Blog This just in: The Los Angeles Daily Journal is reporting that President Obama has tapped Thomas Saenz…
Earl Devaney, a former Secret Service agent, doesn’t look like the kind who takes tasks lightly. And he isn’t. But let’s see if he can keep a handle on the monstrous spending package. Earl Devaney By Christopher Weaver ProPublica Earl Devaney, the inspector general behind such classic exposes of government graft as the Jack Abramoff…
The new drug czar may have a different approach to drugs. For one, his record as Seattle Police chief shows he’s not big on focusing on marijuana busts. But can he offer up a different enough approach to make an impact on a war on drugs in which victory is always beyond reach? And…
Never one to be shy, the mayor blasted the feds out of frustration for what he sees in his city. The big question is whether he has a legit gripe or just needs to blow off some steam. By Dan Mihalopoulos Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — In a trademark rambling soliloquy, Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday…
