An official at FBI headquarters in Washington is warning that the bureau's security clearance division is politicized and can't be trusted to screen President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top administration jobs. … [Read more...] about Whistleblower warns FBI can’t be trusted with background checks for Trump’s nominees
Iranian official met with Musk in possible step to ease tensions with Trump
Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about Iranian official met with Musk in possible step to ease tensions with Trump
Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary. … [Read more...] about Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
Malcolm X daughters accuse CIA, FBI, NYPD in $100 million lawsuit of roles in his assassination
Three daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. … [Read more...] about Malcolm X daughters accuse CIA, FBI, NYPD in $100 million lawsuit of roles in his assassination
Trump appointments whittle away at House GOP’s thin majority
The House threatens to be the weak link in the Republicans' trifecta of Washington power as President-elect Donald Trump taps its lawmakers for top administration jobs. … [Read more...] about Trump appointments whittle away at House GOP’s thin majority