The reach of the FBI could get longer under a new Justice Department plan. Will it help? Does it go too far? In any event, it’s bound to cause controversy. By Eric Lichtblau New York Times WASHINGTON — A Justice Department plan would loosen restrictions on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow agents…
The Justice Department draws its guns in showdown with Congress. Who will be victorious? By Richard B. Schmitt Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Congress and the Bush administration headed for a pre-election showdown Wednesday over executive privilege, with House Democrats scheduling a hearing that would put a key administration figure under oath and the Justice…
New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof examines the way the press covered the federal anthrax probe into scientist Steven Hatfill. Turns out Hatfill wasn’t the guy and Kristof apologizes to him. By Nicholas D. Kristof New York Times Columnist NEW YORK — By early 2002, it seemed clear that the United States government was muffing…
Whether it’s good for the Dems or not, Rep. William Jefferson, who is better known for $90,000 in his freezer than his legislative accomplishments, has made an appearance at the Democratic convention in Denver. By Bruce Alpert Times-Picayune DENVER — Rep. William Jefferson, D-New Orleans, facing a tough primary challenge next Saturday while…
Detroit Pistons star Lyndsey Hunter, who is known for his hustle on the court, is now being accused of hustling someone off the court in a real estate deal. The FBI is investigating. By David Ashenfelter Detroit Free Press Staff Writer DETROIT — The FBI is investigating whether Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter and…
The war on drugs continues to be a war of nerves. The U.S. Drug Czar wants Venezuela to help stop the flow of coke. Venezuala doesn’t seem all that interested. By Ian James Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. drug czar appealed to Venezuela’s government on Friday to take action against the…
A high ranking FBI agent looked into his crystal ball and warned that authorities needed to take action to head off a disaster in the mortgage industry. Could we have been saved from this doomsday scenario we now have? By Richard Schmitt Los Angeles Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Long before the mortgage…
Trouble is brewing in Oakland City Hall. Word is former City Administrator Deborah Edgerly who was fired amid allegations of nepotism is at the center of it all. By Chip Johnson San Francisco Chronicle OAKLAND, Calif. — Barely a month after former City Administrator Deborah Edgerly was fired amid allegations of nepotism, federal criminal authorities are circling…
