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Not Forgotten: 9th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson in Iran
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com This past Wednesday marked the ninth anniversary of the disappearance of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson, who vanished after going to Iran. In hopes of keeping the issue at the forefront, the White House, State Department, FBI and family issued statements this week. “Bob’s wife, children, and grandchildren have waited nine long…
Federal Government Ramps Up Legal Assault Against Apple Ahead of Court Hearing
The Justice Department and FBI ramped up their legal assault against Apple on Thursday, saying in court papers that the technology grant is using “heated rhetoric” to interfere with a “modest” law enforcement demand to unlock one of the San Bernardino shooters’ iPhones.
FBI Spies on Russian Intelligence by Bugging Binders with Listening Devices
The FBI resorted to Cold War spy tactics to eavesdrop on Russian intelligence agents in New York City, planting listening devices into binders full of “confidential” information, according to court documents revealed this week.
Justice Department to Blame Iran for Cyber-Attack on Suburban New York Dam
The Iranian government launched a cyber-attack against a damn in suburban New York in 2013, the Justice Department is claiming in an indictment.
FBI Now Says It Didn’t Err When Trying to Reset San Bernardino attacker’s iCloud password
FBI officials are backing off earlier claims made by Director James Comey that “there was a mistake” made by investigators when they tried to gain access to an iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters.
GOP Files FOIA Suit Against State Department for Access to Clinton E-Mails
The Republican National Committee has filed two lawsuits against the federal government in hopes of accessing Hillary Clinton’s e-mails and text messages when she was secretary of state.
The Hill: How Body Cameras on Border Patrol Agents Could Save Lives
Both civilians and officers experience fewer injuries when officers wear body cameras.
Watchdog Group Sues CIA for Access to Osama bin Laden’s Porn Stash
A conservative watchdog group is suing the CIA for access to Osama bin Laden’s porn stash that was found in his Pakistan compound in 2011.