Security issues are nothing new to Washington, which has seen every type of demonstration and gathering possible. Still, this presidential inauguration is being treated differently. By Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Authorities are organizing what appears to be the largest security operation ever for an inauguration, bringing in thousands of extra…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination as Commerce secretary because of a pending FBI investigation into a major political contributor who landed lucrative state contracts , NBC reported Sunday afternoon. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reported that Richardson concluded that the probe would delay his confirmation and he…
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Is the Bush Justice Department going to give a better deal to business? Some appear to think so. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reached more than a dozen business-related settlements since the presidential election, with more in the pipeline for January, prompting lawyers and interest groups to…
The U.S. continues its aggressive campaign against drugs in Mexico, but the killing and trafficking continues. Here’s the latest on the war on drugs. By Julie Watson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEXICO CITY – Mexico sent 10 drug-smuggling suspects to the United States on Wednesday, capping an already record year for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Salvatore “Sal” Lauro, the acting deputy chief of the U.S. Park Police, was named the chief on Friday. “His years of professional experience, knowledge of the organization and strong communications skills make him the right person to lead the U.S. Park Police,” said National Park Service director Mary A. Bomar…
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Slowly authorities will strip the governor of his powers til there’s very little left. By CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press Writer CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s access to classified federal security information, officials said Friday. The move withdraws the governor’s access to classified information, although Blagojevich spokesman…
