Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker

Feb 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

The National Law Enforcement Accountability Database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on whether a new hire or officer within their ranks had a documented history of abuse, or of violating department policies or law. read more

What’s next in the Eric Adams corruption case

Feb 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the charges on hold. He’s appointed an outside lawyer to argue against dropping the case. CBS... read more

L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

Feb 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city’s fire chief from her position in the wake of last month’s deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports. read more

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

“The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency,” the watchdog group’s executive director said. read more

Trump administration mass layoffs can continue, judge rules

Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

A judge allowed the Department of Government Efficiency’s federal workforce cuts to continue on Friday. Probationary workers and IRS staff are on the chopping block as the Defense Department temporarily pauses efforts to fire civilian employees to review the... read more

Supreme Court declines to intervene for now in bid to fire whistleblower office chief

Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

President Trump removed Hampton Dellinger from his position as special counsel on Feb. 7, but a federal judge ordered him to be reinstated for a short period. read more