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DEA Head to Agents: Trump ‘Condoned Police Conduct’ During Controversial Speech
Acting DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg pushed back against President Trump’s controversial comments about police use of force, sending an email over the weekend to remind staff members to “always act honorably” by maintaining “the very highest standards” for treating criminal suspects.
Bound To Be An Interesting Read: Fired FBI Director Comey to Write Book for Spring Release
Less than three months after he was fired by President Trump, former FBI Director James Comey has a book deal.
Border Patrol Barred from Speaking to Congressional Members, Lawyers During Travel Ban
When President Trump’s travel ban went into effect in late January, Custom and Border Protection employees directed personnel at airports to ignore members of Congress and create lawyers with suspicion, according to a new report.
Secret Service to Test Drone to Protect Trump at His Golf Course
As the Secret Service looks for new ways to protect President Trump while he is vacationing at his New Jersey golf club, the agency will test a security drone.
Trump Administration Mulls Rick Perry for Top Homeland Security Job
The Trump administration is considering replacing John Kelly at Homeland Security with Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
Mueller Taps 16th Lawyer to Join Special Counsel Probe of Russia
A former Justice Department official who specialized in white-collar crime is the 16th lawyer to join special counsel Robert Mueller’s team investigating Russia’s meddling in the presidential campaign.
Only 5 Senators Voted Against the Nominee for FBI Director Since 1973
Since the Senate began voting on nominees for FBI director in 1973, only one senator cast a no vote – until Tuesday.
Neighbor Hacked into College Students’ Wireless Account to Download Child Pornography
Six years ago, FBI agents knocked on the door of three honor students at the University of California in Davis because the roommates’ AT&T wireless router was used to access child pornography.