From California to New Jersey, Muslim men are being arrested for supporting ISIS Targets are Jewish houses of worship, US service members, '300,000 Americans'
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers demand privacy reforms as FISA deadline looms (The Center Square) – Congressional leaders are desperate to renew the federal government’s authority to conduct mass electronic surveillance before the authority expires, but dozens of lawmakers in both chambers are bucking a long-term extension unless it includes significant reforms. Dozens of Democrats and a significant handful of Republicans
Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a
Seattle mayor reverses course, activates surveillance cameras for World Cup (The Center Square) - In a reversal, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has ordered that surveillance cameras be turned on during the FIFA World Cup Tournament. Wilson said in a statement Friday that the decision to activate the cameras followed updated information from Seattle police and the FBI "on the current
Worden man involved in controversial Billings police raid pleads guilty on meth charges A Worden man pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of possession to distribute meth following a controversial search last September. With the plea, defendant John Paul Schmieding, 39, faces five to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine, according to court documents. The arrest of Schmieding followed a
Huge drug bust reveals 2,000-foot-long tunnel from Tijuana to San Diego By Dean Murray A nearly 2,000ft-long tunnel running from Mexico to a fake discount store in the US has been uncovered in a $45 million drug bust. The sophisticated passage - built with reinforced walls, rail and ventilation systems and electricity - ran from Tijuana to a front in San
Man rescued from Clark Fork River by Missoula law enforcement coordination MISSOULA, Mont. – Missoula law enforcement agencies worked together to rescue a man who was found in the Clark Fork River. The Missoula Police Department said the rescue effort started “just before” 2 a.m. on Tuesday after officers found an unoccupied vehicle stopped on the Russell Street Bridge. “Based on