Law Enforcement & Intelligence
The latest coverage of the law enforcement community and all aspects of U.S. intelligence.
Trump urges Congress to pass clean extension of FISA, cites military action in Iran
President Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass an 18-month extension of a federal surveillance law without changes, saying the military needs it more than ever due to the war with Iran.
House Intel panel gives classified Brennan records to prosecutors, raising specter of charges
The House Intelligence Committee voted Tuesday to hand over classified documents to federal prosecutors as part of the investigation into former CIA Director John O. Brennan — a move that suggests the Justice Department may be getting closer to charges.
Las Vegas police in legal fight with judge who ordered the release of a suspect with 35 arrests
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is defying a judge’s order to release a serial offender, arguing in a Nevada Supreme Court petition that it has the final say in keeping the 35-time arrestee behind bars.
Feds say Hawaii crime lord committed suicide to stop Uncle Sam from seizing $20 million fortune
Hawaii nightclub owner Michael Miske Jr. was found guilty of murder and a host of other charges, and a jury said he should forfeit more than $20 million to Uncle Sam as part of his punishment.
Fairfax County police seek man accused of breaking into 4 Centreville homes while nude
The Fairfax County Police Department is looking for a man accused of committing four burglaries while naked in Centreville, Virginia, over the past week.
FBI raises reward for Omar Alexander Cardenas, one of its top 10 fugitives, to $1 million
The FBI on Tuesday boosted the reward for information leading to the arrest of a top 10 fugitive accused of a 2019 murder in the Los Angeles area to $1 million.
FBI, CIA chiefs urge GOP lawmakers to reauthorize surveillance law without changes
FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe called on Senate GOP lawmakers on Wednesday not to allow a key provision of the federal surveillance law to lapse next month, as they consider whether to include reforms to protect Americans from past abuses.
Encrypted message detected by U.S. triggers warning about Iranian sleeper cells
An encrypted broadcast message tied to Iran’s regime could be an activation call for “sleeper assets” to launch attacks, federal officials are warning law enforcement agencies this week.
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate whose accomplice fired fatal shot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week, even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon scours social media for tips to act for justice
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is among the most active Trump officials on social media — and it’s not just her own posts.
Early release sought by D.C. cop killer angers police union
The D.C. Police Union is opposing the potential release of a man who ambushed and killed Metropolitan Police Officer Brian T. Gibson in 1997, as the murderer seeks sentencing relief under a law intended to help formerly young convicts get out of prison early.
Bomb-throwing protesters in New York City vowed allegiance to Islamic State, say court documents
New York and federal authorities are looking for links between the Islamic State terror group and two pro-Muslim counterprotesters accused of hurling homemade explosives at a rally against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the weekend.
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, AP source says
The Justice Department reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, on Monday in a case that alleged an illegal monopoly over live events in America.
D.C. restricts minors from gathering in groups as large crowds raise safety concerns
The Metropolitan Police Department is establishing juvenile curfew zones in the Navy Yard and U Street Corridor this weekend.
Trump team hiring lawyers to fill gap from attorney departures
The White House announced an initiative to recruit lawyers to work in the federal government amid an exodus of legal talent since President Trump took office.
Rep. Mace asks House panel to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
Rep. Nancy Mace pushed colleagues Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to get answers about her handling of the Epstein files.
DOJ pulls about-face, aims to pursue Trump’s cases against Dem-connected law firms
The Justice Department made a stunning U-turn Tuesday, asking a federal appeals court for permission to continue pursuing President Trump’s retaliation against four Democrat-connected law firms — less than 24 hours after the DOJ asked the court to dismiss the cases.
DOJ drops attempt to punish Democrat-connected law firms
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court on Monday that it was dropping a host of appeals challenging lower court rulings that had blocked President Trump’s attempts to punish Democrat-connected law firms.
State trooper shoots, kills motorist after woman, dog fatally stabbed in I-495 attack
A Virginia State Police trooper shot and killed a knife-wielding man, identified as Jared Llamado, after he attacked four people, including fatally stabbing a woman and a dog, during a weekend road rage incident on Interstate 495.
FBI experiencing turmoil after Patel fired at least 10 employees
The recent wave of firings at the FBI by Director Kash Patel is being condemned by agency sources who say employees have been caught between the opposing political priorities of the Trump and Biden administrations.
