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$100M added to Congress’ Spending Plan to Fully Fund Border Patrol with New Employees, Perks

allan3 years ago01 mins

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

allan4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Democrats in Congress are urging Biden’s administration to examine secretive teams within Border Patrol that conduct internal investigations into misconduct by agents.

DOJ to Launch Domestic Terrorism Unit Amid Alarming Rise in Cases

allan4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

The Justice Department is creating a new unit tasked with combating domestic terrorism.

Ex-Homeland Security Official Cuccinelli Questioned by Congressional Committee about Jan. 6

allan4 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Former top Homeland Security official Ken Cuccinelli was questioned by the U.S. House committee that is investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Bannon Surrenders to FBI After Being Indicted for Defying Congressional Subpoena

allan4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

Steve Bannon, a onetime top advisor to then-President Trump, turned himself in to federal authorities after he was indicted last week for defying a congressional subpoena to provide information to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

DOJ Authorizes Former Trump Officials to Testify in Jan. 6 Congressional Probe

allan4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

The Justice Department has given permission to former Trump administration officials to testify participate in Congress’ investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.