Documents Show Feds Tried to Discredit Snowden Using His Own Email
Newly declassified documents show that Edward Snowden first raised concerns with the NSA before he leaked the information.
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Tribune-Review: TSA’s Bonus Scam Rewards ‘Pitiful Job Performance’
By definition, a “bonus” is recognition of a job well done. In federal application, it’s acceptance of poor performance as graphically illustrated by the Transportation Security Administration.
Ex-FBI Agent Fired After Blowing Whistle on Sexual Misconduct Wins Appeal
A former FBI special agent was wrongly fired after he blew the whistle on alleged sexual misconduct among his co-workers, a federal appeals court has ruled.
TSA Whistleblower Speaks Out About Security Flaws That Endanger Flyers
A TSA senior manager-turned-whistleblower spoke out publicly for the first time about retaliation within the agency and growing safety concerns.
Wife of Jailed CIA Whistleblower Asks President Obama to Pardon Her Husband
Sterling is serving 3.5 years in prison after passing along classified information to a New York Times reporter.
Eric Holder: Plea Deal Possible to Bring Back NSA Leaker Snowden
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Justice Department could make a deal to convince NSA leaker Edward Snowden to return to the U.S. after he fled in 2013 following the shocking release of secret surveillance documents. That’s according to former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who spoke to Yahoo News about the issue. Holder said the…
TSA Whistleblower Reinstated After Supreme Court Defends His Actions
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A TSA air marshal who was fired for telling the media about the impact on budget cuts has been reinstated after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Robert MacLean was a justified whistleblower. The USA Today reports that MacLean, who flew undercover to thwart terrorism, told MSNBC in 2003 that the…
Current FBI Employee Reflects on Decade Following Whistleblower Complaints
Correction: The original headline read that Robert Kobus was a former FBI agent. He is currently employed by the FBI. By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com When Robert Kobus blew the whistle on an FBI supervisor for allowing favorite employees to take off work during their birthday a decade ago, he found himself alone in an…