Federal Agencies
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John Brennan accused of lying once before in CIA scandal about spying on Senate Intel computers
Above the law again? John Brennan is being investigated by the FBI, apparently related to possibly false statements he made related to his role in the Russiagate saga. He was untouched by the law when he denied the CIA had snooped on the Senate's computers, even though he later admitted the spying happened.
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HHS bans illegal immigrants from accessing benefits
“For too long, the government has diverted hardworking Americans’ tax dollars to incentivize illegal immigration,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., said
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Protesters clash with ICE agents outside San Francisco immigration court as immigrant detained
"This type of vile behavior has led to a 700% increase in assaults against ICE officers, and just last week, a coordinated attack at an ICE facility led to an officer being shot," a DHS spokesperson said
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Tampa issues rare 'extreme wind warning' as most dangerous part of the hurricane moves over land
The weather service said that the entire Tampa area is now under the warning, and ordered residents still in the area to take shelter immediately because it is a life-and-death situation.
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Double-barreled hurricane crisis exposes FEMA’s chronic leadership, staffing problems
FEMA’s taking on responsibilities for immigrant housing and COVID-19 relief strained staff and resources as natural disasters hit. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said last week that “FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.”
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National Weather Service issues shelter-in-place and tornado warnings in Florida
"It’s time to shelter-in-place from Milton," the weather service posted to X. "Tropical-storm force winds, flooding rains, and tornadoes are spreading inland across FL. Unless a life-threatening situation arises, stay indoors and follow updates."
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Biden-Harris admin. deports ISIS terror suspects but declines to prosecute them, drawing criticism
'Some even reportedly used Biden and Harris’ CBP One mass-parole scheme to enter,' says Green
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Rep. Glenn Grothman slams Homeland Secretary Mayorkas' statements about FEMA lacking funds
"People are dying and people's houses are being wiped out and instead....we're sitting on money and not spending it," Grothman said.
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Rep. Burchett floats restructuring FEMA funding so states decide how to use the money
"There's money in there for COVID," Burchett said. "There's billions of dollars in this....spending package for COVID. COVID is over."
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FAA issues safety alert to airlines over Boeing 737 rudder issue
The issues with the components could lead to a limited or jammed rudder, the agency said.
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Congress questions FEMA about its forecasting and preparation for Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Big Bend, Florida on September 26 and as of Saturday, according to CNN, there were at least 227 known deaths as a result of the hurricane and flooding across six states.
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FEMA lacks funds to get through hurricane season, having spent close to $1 billion on immigrants
In May of this year, county supervisors in San Diego, California accepted $19.6 million from FEMA to fund a "migrant transition" day center.
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Political storm rages over FEMA disaster relief weeks before Election Day
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday admitted to reporters that FEMA does not “have the funds to make it through the [hurricane] season," but said it does have enough to handle Hurricane Helene.