Sunday, November 24, 2024

Tag: FBI

Useful idiots vs. the FBI

Trump himself has led an unrelenting assault on the bureau, with his trademark screeching tweets and verbal outbursts, repeatedly suggesting that the nation's premier law enforcement agency is "tainted."

After learning that FBI deputy director plans to retire, Trump escalates...

Republicans, especially President Trump, have consistently escalated their criticism of the bureau during its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Trump’s most damning legacy

By saying and doing whatever he believes it takes for him to come out on top, Donald Trump has abused the trust we place in a president to preserve and protect the nation’s capacity for self-government.

Why George Papadopoulos is Trump’s new nightmare

It's not the indictment of his former campaign manager that Trump should worry about. It's what we're learning about his little-known foreign policy aide, George Papadopoulos.

NationofChange’s Zach D Roberts questions FBI on De’Andre Harris attack investigation

“In over a decade of witnessing and documenting Ferguson, OWS, and more this was the first time I witnessed a complete lack of care from law enforcement agencies.”

Trump called for acting FBI director’s removal the same day agents...

The news was confirmed by Manafort’s spokesman via Twitter.

Why Bob Mueller is no Ken Starr

The legacy of the Starr investigation could still provide guidance to both the special counsel and the White House.

Top 6 signs Donald Trump really doesn’t like being investigated

Somehow these high-powered investigators who have looking into Trump as part of their remit all seem to end up in the unemployment line.

Trump’s FBI nominee’s ties to Exxon

There is no reason to believe that any real federal investigation of ExxonMobil's climate change disclosures, or those of other companies, will occur while Trump is in the White House.

Comey got in the face of Trump’s ‘Godfather’ fantasy

The testimony of the fired FBI director revealed a president who sees himself more crime boss than chief executive.

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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA

“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.