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Steele’s New Book Alleges Russian Scheme to Stage Crisis for Trump’s Political Gain
A new memoir by former MI6 spy Christopher Steele, best known for his controversial 2016 dossier on Donald Trump, claims Russian military intelligence plotted to kidnap Americans in Syria or Iraq ahead of the 2020 U.S. election to boost Trump’s standing.
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Secret Service at ‘Breaking Point:’ Agents Fear Overwork Could Lead to Another Catastrophic Failure
The Secret Service is reaching “a breaking point,” with concerns that its overburdened workforce may lead to another serious security failure.
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Queens Woman Arrested for Posing as DEA Agent in $46K Scam
A New York woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as a DEA agent and scamming a Cape Cod resident out of $46,000, officials announced.
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Federal Air Marshals Push to Split from TSA, Seek Broader Law Enforcement Role
Federal air marshals are pushing for a break from the TSA, advocating for a new organizational home where they can fully embrace their law enforcement roles.
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Panel Calls for Biden to Discipline Homeland Security Inspector General for Misconduct
An independent panel is urging President Joe Biden to consider disciplinary action, including the possible dismissal of Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari Jr., following accusations of misconduct during his five years in office.
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DHS Warns of Elevated U.S. Threat Level Amid 2024 Election and Middle East Conflict
By Steve Neavling The Department of Homeland Security has identified several factors contributing to an elevated threat level in the U.S. as the country approaches 2025, according to its latest annual threat report. Among these factors are the 2024 election cycle and the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, The Hill reports. The report comes…
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Special Counsel Exposes Trump’s Push for Chaos After Election Loss
Special Counsel Jack Smith unveiled fresh details on Wednesday about former President Trump and his allies’ extensive and “increasingly desperate” attempts to reverse his defeat in the 2020 election.