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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
SF politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Kash Patel Is Wasting FBI Resources to Go After a California Democrat

FBI Director Kash Patel is aggressively pursuing investigations against Rep. Eric Swalwell despite previous case closures and lack of criminal charges.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
SF politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Kash Patel Is Wasting FBI Resources to Go After a California Democrat

FBI Director Kash Patel is aggressively pursuing investigations against Rep. Eric Swalwell despite previous case closures and lack of criminal charges.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
Education
fromHoodline
1 day ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

GOP congressman tells furious federal workers being fired is part of God's plan for them - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Mark Alford faced backlash from constituents after suggesting job losses by Elon Musk are part of God's plan.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
18 hours ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Feds broke down NYC Council member's door in predawn raid

Federal investigators raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister as part of a bribery and fraud investigation.
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
#trump
Washington DC
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
Washington DC
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Feds Storm NYC Councilmember's Home, Seize Devices in Pre-Dawn Raid

Federal agents raided the homes of Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister as part of a corruption investigation into migrant shelter contracts.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle

Leigh Hanson filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising concerns about unethical behavior involving then-Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and a city contractor.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromKqed
3 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
Boston
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
Careers
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Top ICE Official Falling Apart Medically Due to Stress of Getting Yelled At

Managing ICE has caused Todd Lyons significant stress, leading to hospital visits and impacting his decision-making ability.
Intellectual property law
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Court blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting, finds Trump administration's 'kill switch' claim had no evidence - Silicon Canals

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, citing violations of legal procedures and First Amendment rights.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
5 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Single-member surveillance watchdog backs 702 powers, raising independence questions

The report praises Section 702's intelligence value while raising concerns about civil liberties and compliance with the Fourth Amendment.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Troy Edwards, who resigned from a senior national-security position, stated, 'When the Justice Department indicted Comey on grounds widely seen as flimsy, I knew I had reached my red line.'
Law
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks

National Counterterrorism Center leader Joe Kent resigned while under FBI investigation for suspected classified information leaks to conservative media figures regarding Israel, Iran, and other sensitive matters.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromRaw Story
3 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell responds to reports that FBI wants to revive Chinese spy investigation case

FBI investigation into Eric Swalwell found no wrongdoing; Swalwell criticizes the release of files as a political distraction.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
3 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell responds to reports that FBI wants to revive Chinese spy investigation case

FBI investigation into Eric Swalwell found no wrongdoing; Swalwell criticizes the release of files as a political distraction.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DOJ Strikes Financial Settlement Deal With Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

Flynn claimed in his 2023 lawsuit that the FBI and federal prosecutors orchestrated a political witch hunt against him during its investigation into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Russia in 2016.
Law
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Pam Bondi's Many, Many, Many Failures

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended in bipartisan disapproval, particularly regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi's Failed Tenure at DOJ

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended due to her failure to effectively execute Trump's vindictive agenda, despite her efforts to corrupt the DOJ.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Political World Celebrates Pam Bondi's Firing After Terrible' Stint at DOJ

Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General, receiving bipartisan support for her departure due to mishandling the Epstein files.
#dhs
fromJezebel
2 days ago
US politics

ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

DHS closed an investigation into CISA staff who arranged a polygraph for the former acting director, clearing them of wrongdoing.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 hours ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 days ago

ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

DHS has paused its ICE warehouse campaign amid concerns over excessive spending and contract investigations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.
US politics
fromFortune
7 hours ago

A $10 billion 'slush fund' to pay TSA agents: Trump's latest unilateral loophole, explained | Fortune

Political power in the U.S. is constitutionally vested in Congress, but Trump's actions during the government shutdown challenge this principle.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

ICE training was slashed, records show, corroborating whistleblower claims

ICE cut 240 hours (40% of instructional time) from basic training while rapidly hiring officers to accelerate deportation operations under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
US politics

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Trump Mulls More Cabinet Firings: He's Very Angry and He's Going To Be Moving People'

President Trump is considering further cabinet changes, including potential terminations of Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

The ATL Madness bracket highlights which Trump administration lawyer deserves bar discipline, emphasizing the role of local licensing authorities in addressing unethical behavior.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
#immigration
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
#ice
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Lawyer Delivers Moment Of Pure Honesty, Promptly Fired - See Generally - Above the Law

DOJ Lawyer Invites Judge To Hold Her In Contempt Just To Get Some Rest: Government attorney called out the challenges preventing her from complying with court orders and begs for rest. The DOJ immediately fired her.
Law
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Senior Trump officials seem to have no idea what ICE agents are supposed to be doing at airports

There is significant confusion among top officials regarding the role of ICE agents at U.S. airports.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Patel and Bondi Sued by Two Fired FBI Agents Who Investigated Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election

The two plaintiffs filed their 41-page complaint with their identities under seal as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Thursday, stating that they were both formerly FBI Special Agents who were assigned to an investigation into a suspected conspiracy to illegally overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election, known as Arctic Frost.
US politics
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
US politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Cuts in training for new ICE agents should scare everyone,' says whistleblower

ICE agent training has been reduced by 40-50%, creating inadequate preparation that risks constitutional violations, unlawful arrests, and deaths during immigration enforcement operations.
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Purpose-Built or Perilous: Congress Faces a Critical FBI Headquarters Decision

The FBI headquarters relocation must prioritize employee safety and data security over cost, requiring a new facility meeting Level V security standards rather than retrofitting the vulnerable Reagan Building.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

FBI Spox Rages About Kash Patel's Leisure-Packed Schedule Getting Leaked: A Criminal Act' That Will Not Be Taken Lightly'

FBI Director Kash Patel's leaked Olympics schedule, obtained by The New York Times, shows his weekend in Italy included more leisure activities than official business, prompting scrutiny over taxpayer-funded resource use and triggering an FBI investigation into the leak as a criminal act.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

FBI Agent Quits After Trump DOJ Blocked Probe Into Agent Who Killed Renee Good

FBI supervisor Tracee Mergen resigned after Washington leadership pressured her to drop a civil-rights inquiry into ICE agent Jonathan Ross over Renee Good's killing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

FBI Agent Who Sought Probe of Renee Good's Shooter Resigns After Pressure From Higher-Ups

An FBI supervisor resigned after being blocked from investigating an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good, amid reported Justice Department pressure and internal obstruction.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Jim Comey's Learned Helplessness about the Torture Report

The classified 6,000-page Senate Intelligence Committee report on detention and interrogation remains largely unread, limiting departmental learning from past interrogation mistakes.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.
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