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The Southern Poverty Law Center is asking the Pentagon to crackdown on extremist recruits. A previous request went nowhere. By David Holthouse Intelligence Report Southern Poverty Law Center A new FBI report confirms that white supremacists are infiltrating the military for several reasons. According to the unclassified FBI Intelligence Assessment, “White Supremacist Recruitment of Military…

Puerto Rico’s Governor got a big break. Will it be a big enough break to keep him free? By MIKE MELIA Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A U.S. judge has thrown out most of the federal corruption charges against Puerto Rico’s governor, who faces trial in February for alleged campaign finance violations….

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Under the category of “you’ve got to be kidding me” rumors, comes the latest: former FBI agent Michael Mason is being considered to take over as director of the FBI. On Monday afternoon, Mason told ticklethewire.com that the rumor was ridiculous. He said he’s happy as director of security…

In an area known for its large Arab population, any rules giving the FBI more power has always raised concerns. Here’s the latest. By Niraj Wariko Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Beginning Monday, the FBI will get increased power to investigate suspected terrorists under revised administrative guidelines that some Muslim Americans and civil rights advocates…

For the second time in a row, Rep. William Jefferson heads into the general election with public corruption allegations hanging over his head. Luckily for him, there’s no trial date in sight and he seems to have a loyal voter base. There’s a good possibility he could emerge victorious again.  Before long, we’ll know for…

Robbing banks can be deadly business. An FBI agent was killed during one of those robberies last year in New Jersey — unfortunately by a fellow agent. The trial begins Monday. By David Porter Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. – Three men authorities say formed a bank robbery ring in central New Jersey _ including one…

Incidents like this are a reminders of the boundless determination of terrorists. Asian News International WASHINGTON — U.S. President George W. Bush phoned Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from Camp David on Thursday and offered his country’s support in investigations connected with the serial terror attacks in southern Mumbai that left 125 dead and 327…