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Texas Congressman John Carter Wants Homeland Security Chief Napolitano Fired
There’s nothing wrong expressing displeasure over something. But there’s a point, particularly on an issue like this, where it’s time to move on. Belaboring the point only smells of partisan politics. And guess what? The country is still in big trouble. It’s best to suspend politics as usual and address the problems that matter to…
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to 2002 Beatings of 2 FBI Agents on a Stakeout
It’s always good to get a guilty plea when it comes to a brazen act like this. By The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to a felony count of illegal re-entry and a misdemeanor assault count in the 2002 beatings of two FBI agents who were attacked during…
Ex-Atty. Gen. Ashcroft Loading Up Law Firm With Ex-U.S. Attorneys
John Ashcroft is doing the smart thing, loading up his law firm with brand name attorneys. It can’t hurt. By Amir Efrati Wall Street Journal Law Blog John Ashcroft, the U.S. attorney general during President Bush’s first term – and noted singer of “Let the Eagle Soar” (YouTube clip below) – is spreading his wings….
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Intelligence Officials Went Around Atty. Gen. Gonzales to Inform Rep. Pelosi
As details continue to surface, the story gets more interesting. And it’s interesting to note the role of Atty. Gen. Alberto Gonzales, whose reign over the Justice Department was suspect, to say the least. By Jeff Stein Spy Talk WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials, angry that former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales had blocked an FBI investigation…
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Fed Air Marshals to Get 30 Day Suspension for Drunk Driving Arrests
Probably not a bad idea to crackdown on federal air marshals who violate the law. Makes sense. By Michael Grabell ProPublica Federal air marshals arrested on drunken-driving charges will face a 30-day suspension without pay under a new policy (PDF) from the Transportation Security Administration. The penalty replaces a policy in which air marshals convicted…
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FBI Adds First Domestic Terror Suspect to its Most Wanted Terrorist List
Osama bin Laden, move over. Meet animal rights bomber Daniel Andreas San Diego. By Henry K. Lee and Demian Bulwa San Francisco Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI added an alleged animal rights bomber from Sonoma County to its list of “Most Wanted” terror suspects Tuesday, underscoring the agency’s increasing focus on such activists…
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FBI Police Officers in W. Va. Charged with Spying On Teen Girls Undressing at Mall Changing Room
Unless these teen girls were linked to al Qaeda, this is quite the embarrassing incident. So far no evidence of a link to al Qaeda. These men were FBI police officers, not agents, the FBI said. By The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va.- Two FBI workers are accused of using surveillance equipment to spy on teen…
Homeland Sec. Janet Napolitano to Get Tough at Canada Border
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zqlUMjF8CU OTHER STORIES OF INTEREST FBI Arrests 2 Fla. Law Enforcement Officers on Drug Trafficking Charges (Miami Herald) Rep. Jane Harman Denies Wiretap Report (L.A. Times) FBI Investigating Attempted Blackmail of College Coach Rick Pitino (AP) Ex-Gov. Blago Back in Fed Court Tuesday (AP) Ex-NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Fed Court in N.Y. (AP)…