Bi-Partisan Bill Seeks to Prevent Firing of Special Counsels, Like Robert Mueller
A bi-partisan effort in the Senate has been introduced to prevent the firing of a special counsel, such as Robert Mueller, without judicial review.
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Muslim Group: FBI Nominee Wray Has Troubling History with Immigrant Detainees
FBI nominee Christoper Wray has a troubling history with mistreating immigrant detainees in the aftermath of 9/11, a Muslim civil rights group warned senators.
Senate Intelligence Committee Expects to Soon Review Comey Memos
The Senate Intelligence Committee, which is investigating Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election, is expected to soon review memos written by former FBI Director James Comey to document his conversations with President Trump.
Trump’s Nominee for FBI Director to Face Tough Questions about His Past
It’s safe to say President Trump’s nominee for FBI director, Christoper Wray, will face tough rounds of questions during his confirmation hearing before the Senate.
Russian Cyberattacks on Election Systems Adds Pressure to Homeland Security
Mounting evidence that Russia used cyberattacks to impact the presidential election has turned up the heat on Homeland Security to protect America’s democratic system from hackers.
Deputy AG: No Plans to Fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller
The deputy U.S. attorney general assured Congress on Tuesday that special counsel Robert Mueller would have “the full degree of independence” to investigate allegations of Russia interfering in the presidential election.
America Will Be Glued to the TV When James Comey Testifies Before Congress
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com If Americans were given a choice who they’d like to have a one-on-one dinner with, fired FBI Director James Comey would be pretty high on that list for many. Well, the next best thing to that would be to hear Comey publicly testify before Congress. That’s now expected to happen. Comey…
Sen. McConnell Would Support Garland As New FBI Director
After Senate Leader Mitchell McConnell played a key role in denying President Obama’s choice for Supreme Court, the Kentucky Republican would support Judge Merrick Garland as the next director of the FBI, McConnell’s former advisor said.