Location of New FBI Headquarters Becomes Flashpoint in Spending Bill
A fight over the location of a new FBI headquarters led to a last-minute deal as lawmakers raced to finish up the $1.7 trillion federal spending package.
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Secret Service Knew of Violent Plot 10 Days Ahead of Jan. 6
The Secret Service was warned about potential violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, earlier than previously known, according to emails and other messages revealed in a congressional hearing Thursday.
Wives of Border Patrol Agents Run for Congress to Give Voice to Husbands’ Frustrations
As migrants flood the border, the wives of three Border Patrol agents are running for Congress to give voice to their husbands’ struggles.
Jan. 6 Panel Receives ‘Thousands of Exhibits’ from Secret Service Agents
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection obtained “thousands of exhibits” from Secret Service agents, the chairman of the panel said.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Found Guilty of Lying to Federal Investigators
U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry was convicted by a federal jury Thursday of concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 continuation to his campaign from a Nigerian billionaire.
DOJ, Jan. 6 Committee Received Capitol Riot Video Footage from Documentary Crew
Cameras for a documentary film were rolling as the far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were meeting in downtown Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, the day before the assault the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors said in a memo.
$100M added to Congress’ Spending Plan to Fully Fund Border Patrol with New Employees, Perks
The federal government’ $1.5 trillion spending bill includes $100 million to hire 800 new Border Patrol personnel, along with perks for CBP employees.
Congressional Democrats Call for Investigation into Secretive Border Patrol Teams
Democrats in Congress are urging Biden’s administration to examine secretive teams within Border Patrol that conduct internal investigations into misconduct by agents.