Why do heads seem to be rolling—or at least tilting—at the Department of Justice and FBI?[hr] [quote]Eight high ranking Department of Justice and FBI officials have been removed, reassigned or are rumored to be leaving. They include the top FBI agents who worked on two of the agency’s most high-profile investigations in the past two […]
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Politico's Hezbollah Article (the abridged version)
The following is a news analysis [dropcap]P[/dropcap]olitico recently published a lengthy investigative report by Josh Meyer about the terrorist group Hezbollah, its criminal fundraising activities in the U.S., and alleged Obama administration efforts to slow or block law enforcement actions against Hezbollah. For those who don't have time to read the entire article, here's a summary: Upshot: The […]
Is govt. unaware of its own surveillance abuses?
I caught my breath when I heard FBI Director Christopher Wray testify to Congress that there’s been no abuse of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the law under which our intelligence communities electronically spy on possible terrorists and sometimes capture private communications of innocent U.S. citizens. It was an incredible claim. […]
Congress: Ethically Challenged?
Ethics allegations are flying inside Hollywood, the news media and Congress. This week on Full Measure, we look into the system Congress has set up to police itself when it comes to ethics. We found that system is as dysfunctional as anything in Washington D.C. Sunday on Full Measure, we'll have some stats and examples.[hr] […]
Obama-era Surveillance Timeline
You can find many timelines that follow allegations of Russia tampering in the U.S. election and alleged involvement of Trump officials. But I couldn't find any comprehensive timelines cross-referencing Obama-era surveillance of whistleblowers, journalists and other U.S. citizens with Russia surveillance allegations. So I built one. Please note: temporal proximity of events doesn't necessarily imply a connection. Related: Collusion […]
The Border Challenge
Above image: a view from the Texas border town of Laredo[hr] This week on Full Measure, I take you on a no-spin trip to the Southern Border. We'll see the dangers faced daily by the hard working men and women who protect our border as a constant stream of drug traffickers and other illegal immigrants […]
How China Could Be Making Your Life More Expensive
Above: Full Measure in Asia[hr] [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hina is executing a massive plan that aims control much of the world economy. Our Full Measure cover story this week from Asia explains why you should care about "One Belt One Road." We'll also Follow the Money and tell you how your tax dollars are paying for flights you'll […]
They shoot drug users in the streets...
Above image: Interviewing an opponent of Philippine President Duterte in a Manila suburb[hr] Sunday on Full Measure, we have an incredible cover story from The Philippines where President Duterte is drawing international attention for his radical tactics in fighting drug crimes and Islamic extremist terrorism: he has given the green light for police and ordinary […]
