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White House Press Secretary Defends Firing of Acting Attorney General
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer defended President Trump’s decision to fire Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, saying she serves at the pleasure of the executive branch.

New Border Patrol Chief Appointed Under President Trump’s Administration
Border Patrol has a new leader under President Trump’s administration.

FBI Works with Local, State Authorities to Make Super Bowl Safe in Houston
As tens of thousands of fans plan to attend the Super Bowl in Houston, federal officials are working with state and local authorities to reduce the dangers of a terrorist attack.

President Trump’s Cyber Security Plan Diminishes FBI’s Role
President Trump’s cybersecurity plan diminishes the role the FBI played in protecting the nation’s digital infrastructure.

President Trump Fires Acting AG Yates for Defying Executive Order on Immigration
President Trump fired Acting Attorney General Sally Yates on Monday after she refused to defend his executive order on immigration.

San Francisco Chronicle: President Trump to Blame for ‘Ill-Conceived’ Travel Ban
Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates took a bold stand Monday in refusing to defend the indefensible executive order to ban refugees and travelers from a selective group of Muslim-majority nations.

President Trump Appoints Elaine Duke to Serve as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Proponents of a tougher immigration crackdown were disappointed with Donald Trump’s choice for deputy secretary of Homeland Security.

FBI’s Eric Jackson to Head Up Dallas Office; Vadim Thomas Named SAC in Albany
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com New assignments are being hand out by FBI Director James B. Comey. Eric K. Jackson, who has served as special agent in charge of the Kansas City Division, will head south to take charge of the Dallas Division. Jackson, a Dallas native, assumes the post in March. Jackson joined the FBI…