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The Department of Justice's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, is under fire for allegedly using his position to target political opponents. The accusations stem from a series of reports issued by Horowitz, which have been critical of the FBI's handling of investigations into Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Critics argue that Horowitz's reports were biased and politically motivated, and that he abused his authority to advance his own agenda.
Horowitz has denied the accusations, arguing that his investigations were conducted independently and without political bias. However, his critics remain unconvinced, and have called for him to resign. The Justice Department has also opened an investigation into Horowitz's conduct, and the outcome of that investigation could have significant implications for the future of the inspector general's office.
Two Jordanians who attempted to breach the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Wednesday were both in the United States illegally, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The men, ages 22 and 29, were taken into custody by the FBI and charged with attempted entry into a military installation.
ICE said that the men were not known to have any ties to terrorism, and that they were likely simply trying to gain access to the base to seek asylum. However, the incident has raised concerns about the security of military installations and the ability of illegal immigrants to enter the United States.
A judge in Texas has ruled that parents have the right to make medical decisions for their children, even if those decisions conflict with the wishes of the government. The case involved a 17-year-old girl who was being treated for leukemia. The girl's parents wanted her to receive a blood transfusion, but the government argued that the transfusion was not medically necessary.
The judge ruled that the parents had the right to make the decision, even though the government had a legitimate interest in protecting the girl's health. The judge said that the parents were best equipped to make decisions about their daughter's care, and that the government should not interfere unless there was clear evidence that the parents were acting in a way that was harmful to the child.
Voters in Loudoun County, Virginia, have ousted a progressive district attorney who was known for his lenient approach to crime. The new district attorney, Buta Biberaj, has pledged to take a tougher stance on crime, and has already begun reversing some of her predecessor's policies.
Biberaj's election is seen as a sign of a backlash against progressive prosecutors, who have been criticized for being too soft on crime. Victims of crime and their supporters are hopeful that Biberaj will bring a new era of law and order to Loudoun County.
Six Americans who were arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands after their boat was found to be adrift are now bunking and praying together while they await their fate. The Americans, who range in age from 18 to 25, were arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling.
The Americans have denied the charges, and their families are working to get them released. The Americans have been spending their time in the Turks and Caicos Islands praying and reading the Bible together. They are also receiving support from the American embassy.
