Washington Times Sues Homeland Security for Confiscating Reporter’s Notes

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Washington Times has sued Homeland Security after federal agents seized a reporter’s notes, the Associated Press reports. The suit accuses federal agents of illegally seizing the materials during a search warrant over a gun and potato launcher allegedly possessed by the reporter’s husband. Now the newspaper wants the notes back and…

Read More

Border Patrol Agent Suicides Spike

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Something is seriously ailing the U.S. Border Patrol. The Associated Press reports that the agency has seen the biggest spike in suicides among agents in at least 20 years. The news service reported that at least 15 agents have committed suicide since February 2008. It said few left notes. “Federal officials…

Read More