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![Federal Judges Dismiss Cases After FBI Hosted Child Pornography Site](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000004364254XSmall.jpg)
Federal Judges Dismiss Cases After FBI Hosted Child Pornography Site
The FBI’s child pornography sting “Operation Pacifier” was successful at locating and identifying abusers, but it has come under attack by federal judges across the country.
![FBI Tries to Become Hip to Attract Elite Coders to Crack Down on Cyberattacks](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/james-comey1.jpeg)
FBI Tries to Become Hip to Attract Elite Coders to Crack Down on Cyberattacks
One of the FBI’s biggest challenges is hackers who are targeting political and financial groups and personal computers.
![El Paso Times: Immigration Rhetoric Doesn’t Jive with Data](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/border-patrol-3.jpg)
El Paso Times: Immigration Rhetoric Doesn’t Jive with Data
A major state agency is proposing a massive increase in spending despite providing little if any evidence that its current spending is effective or needed.
![Border Patrol Fails at Meetings Its Goal of Hiring 1,600 Women as Agents](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/border-patrol.jpeg)
Border Patrol Fails at Meetings Its Goal of Hiring 1,600 Women as Agents
Border Patrol has struggled to hire female agents to help fight illegal immigration.
![LAX Shooter Who Killed TSA Officer, Wounded 3 Others Expected to Plead Guilty](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/paul-ciancia_420.jpg)
LAX Shooter Who Killed TSA Officer, Wounded 3 Others Expected to Plead Guilty
A 26-year-old man accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill a TSA officer and wound three others at Los Angeles International Airport is expected to plead guilty today.
![Putin: Hacking of DNC Emails Was Public Service But Denies Government Responsible](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Screen-Shot-2016-09-02-at-7.53.58-AM.png)
Putin: Hacking of DNC Emails Was Public Service But Denies Government Responsible
Vladimir Putin denied accusations that Russia’s government hacked thousands of Democratic National Committee emails and documents, but said the action was a public service.
![FBI Warns Clinton, Trump Campaigns of Cyberattacks, Foreign Spies](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/hacker-istock-photo.jpg)
FBI Warns Clinton, Trump Campaigns of Cyberattacks, Foreign Spies
The FBI has warned Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump that they may become targets for foreign spies.