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Update: Senate Quickly Votes Down Mayorkas’ Articles of Impeachment, Ending the Ordeal
The U.S. House delivered two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, setting the stage for a potential full-scale trial over allegations that he failed to enforce immigration laws.
TSA Agent Charged with Stealing Nearly $23K Check Mailed to Defense Attorney
A TSA agent is accused of stealing a nearly $23,000 government paycheck sent to a defense lawyer appointed to federal defendants who can’t afford attorneys.
FBI Opens Criminal Investigation into Baltimore Bridge Crash
The FBI launched a criminal investigation into the collapse of the Baltimore bridge in March caused by a ship that crashed into the structure’s support.
Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Smuggling Drugs
A former Border Patrol agent who helped smuggle two large duffel bags of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin into the U.S. has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Prosecutors Convict on Obstruction of Retired DEA Agent, But Not on Bribery From Buffalo Mafia and Other Charges
A now-retired DEA agent accused of protecting drug traffickers in exchange for cash bribes was convicted by a jury of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents.
Man Who Kidnapped FBI Employee at Gunpoint Sentenced to 57 Years in Prison
One of two men convicted of carjacking an FBI employee at gunpoint and kidnapping him after they fled police in South Dakota in May 2022 was sentenced to 57 years in prison on Friday.
FBI Agents Struggling to Get by in High-Cost Urban Areas
Many FBI agents living in high-cost urban areas are facing financial hardships, resulting in extended commutes or shared housing situations, bureau and Justice Department officials