Justice Dept faulted over terrorist identities
The Justice Department and its Watchlist process drew sharp scrutiny from the inspector general who said some witnesses in the federal witness protection program lacking no fly data were able to travel commercially. The FBI run screening center remains the central hub for terrorist identity information. The department says a restrictive travel policy now blocks no fly program participants from flights, but it would not disclose exact counts. The IG calls the affected number small but significant.
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Congress rethinks 9 11 law in wake of drone use
Congress debates the 2001 authorization for use of military force as officials defend keeping the law unchanged while critics say it grants the president broad power for lethal strikes. Sen John McCain warns the authority is effectively a blank check as the United States faces ongoing conflicts.
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Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief
The Senate unanimously confirms Ernest Moniz to head the Energy Department. Moniz, 68, MIT professor and former energy undersecretary, succeeds Steven Chu and pledges to expand sustainable energy, job creation, and climate action with Obama praising his leadership.
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