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A Chat With the Head of the Detroit FBI on ISIS, Corruption, Jimmy Hoffa and Flint
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com DETROIT — It has been anything but dull since David P. Gelios arrived eight months ago from FBI headquarters in Washington to head up the Detroit FBI office. For one, his agents have been busy probing the highly-publicized Flint water crisis. And then there’s the kickback scandal in Detroit Public Schools…
FBI Wants to Bypass Warrants to Access Internet Browser Histories of Terrorism, Spy Suspects
The FBI wants the authority to access Internet browser histories and other electronic data of terrorism and spy cases without a warrant.
Planning Officials Worried about Feds’ Plan for Parking at FBI’s New Headquarters
The search for a site for a new FBI headquarters may have hit yet another snag after the General Services Administration dramatically increased the number of parking spaces needed.
Influential GOP Lawmaker: Republican Colleagues Would ‘Probably’ Accept No Indictment of Clinton
The outcome of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server may have plenty of consequences for the presidential election.
Homeland Security Pressured to Adopt Strict Rule about Employee Behavior Abroad
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Homeland Security officials have been caught drinking, using drugs and soliciting prostitutes while working outside of the country. Now the inspector general wants Homeland Security to adopt specific policies to prevent such behavior while abroad, the Federal Times reports. The inspector general examined the departments policies for the 1,5000 employees who…
Documents Show Feds Tried to Discredit Snowden Using His Own Email
Newly declassified documents show that Edward Snowden first raised concerns with the NSA before he leaked the information.
Police Underreport Hate Crimes to FBI, Hindering Efforts to Combat the Crimes
It’s difficult to know how often hate crimes are committed because many communities don’t share the information with the FBI.
Man Accused of Stealing FBI Agent’s Gun, Badge from Car is Charged
The man accused of stealing an FBI agent’s gun, badge, cellphone and credentials from a parked car in San Francisco has been arrested and charged.