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Justice Department to Allow More Oversight over Long-Secret Tracking of Cell Phones
In an attempt to get more oversight, the Justice Department said Thursday it will seek more judicial and internal supervision as it uses technology to track cellphones.
Border Patrol Discovers Meth-Laced Candy at a Checkpoint Near Mexico
Border Patrol has made an alarming discovery – candy laced with methamphetamine.
Terry Nichols Wants His Seized Guns Returned to His Family to Help His Children
Terry Nichols, who helped in the Timothy McVeigh bombing in Oklahoma City, wants his seized guns turned over to his family.
Former Secret Service Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $820K Worth of Bitcoin During Silk Road Probe
A former Secret Service agent accused of pocketing $820,000 worth of Bitcoin money while investigating the Silk Road online drug marketplace has pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction of justice.
Top Justice Department Officials Accused of Misconduct in ATF Case
Top Justice Department officials are accused of withholding information from a judge about irregularities in a lawsuit against the ATF.
FBI Raids Palm Springs City Hall, Visits Mayor’s House in Corruption Probe
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A corruption investigation prompted the FBI and local authorities to raid Palm Springs City Hall, Calif., and visited the mayor’s home on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. The agents shut down city hall, and a Palm Springs attorney said employees cooperating with agents. The FBI also went to the home of…
FBI Investigates Fatal Shooting by Sheriff Deputies After It Was Caught on Video
The FBI is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by two sheriff’s deputies in Texas after the incident was caught on cellphone video.
Chair of U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Gets Book Deal about Terrorism
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul is writing a book about his experience chairing the House Committee on Homeland Security.