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politics25 days ago•2 min saved

FBI Reframes Eligibility Rules Over Past Bestiality Inquiries

The FBI defended relaxing an automatic disqualification for applicants who have engaged in bestiality, saying it’s intended to avoid punishing victims forced into such acts during trafficking and will be applied only in narrow, case-by-case contexts (e.g., incidents before age 18). The policy change, which also allows consideration of other past issues under limited circumstances, drew scrutiny from Senate Democrats and Republicans during a hearing; the FBI said it remains committed to overall standards, and no data on affected applicants was provided.

via theguardian.com|

#background-checks #bestiality #fbi

politics25 days ago•20 min saved

ICE's Rapid Hiring Boom Ends in Tragedy as Recruit Dies by Suicide

ICE launched a mass hiring surge to double its deportation-officer ranks, offering large signing bonuses and accelerated training, but former DHS officials warn vetting lagged and fingerprints/identity checks were sometimes skipped before officers began work. The piece centers on Joseph Moore, a Marine reservist with a troubled enforcement history who was hired and later fired, ultimately dying by suicide after learning of termination—highlighting the human cost and potential risks of rapid recruitment in immigration enforcement.

via The Washington Post|

#background-checks #ice #immigration

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Whistle-Blower Says ICE Fast-Tracked Recruits, Skipping Basic Vetting

An ICE vetting official alleges that, amid a surge in hiring, the agency lowered screening standards—omitting basic fingerprint checks, security forms, and polygraph testing and shortening training—so recruits began training with incomplete vetting. The whistle-blower filed a DHS inspector general complaint, triggering an audit of vetting practices and renewed scrutiny of political appointee security clearances and national-security risk.

via The New York Times|

#background-checks #ice #national-security

opinion2 months ago•107 min saved

Maine ICE shooting spotlights gaps in agent vetting and training

An opinion piece arguing that the deadly shooting in Biddeford, Maine, exposes a breakdown in ICE’s vetting system amid a hiring surge: ex-offenders with violent or mentally unstable histories slipped through, background checks were overwhelmed, and training was shortened, raising questions about accountability and the ethics of deploying underqualified agents across the country.

via MS NOW|

#background-checks #ice #immigration

technology4 months ago•12 min saved

No‑Code Dad Builds On‑Demand Nanny Network

Scott Klipper, a 39-year-old hedge-fund managing director and busy dad, vibe coded Trot My Tot—a NYC-area on-demand platform that connects families with short-term trotters (nannies or college students) for quick gigs like school pickups. Using no-code tools like Lovable, Cursor, and Replit, he built profiles, booking, and Stripe payments, plus vetting steps (SSN verification, photos, driver’s license, CPR); the service has about 600 users and 149 trots completed, with trotters’ charges capped at $25 and optional paid tiers. Klipper calls it a prototype, not a money-maker, and plans to expand to other caregiving tasks while tightening screening.

via Business Insider|

#background-checks #gig-economy #nanny-platform

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Virginia Overhauls Gun Laws with Broad Amendments and New Restrictions

Gov. Spanberger amended and signed a sweeping package of Virginia gun laws, expanding universal background checks on private sales, raising the purchase age for guns, tightening safe-storage rules, banning future sales of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, and restricting gun carry in state buildings, with enforcement-focused changes and the potential for legal challenges as lawmakers reconvene.

via Virginia Mercury|

#assault-weapons #background-checks #gun-control

crime1 year ago•5 min saved

Arkansas Teacher Resigns After 4 Days Amid Double Homicide and Arrests

A man accused of a double murder in Arkansas, Andrew McGann, briefly worked as a teacher in North Texas for four days in 2024 before resigning. Despite passing background checks, concerns have been raised about his past conduct and the district's hiring process, especially given his previous employment and investigations for classroom management issues. The case has prompted calls for review of hiring practices and teacher misconduct reporting laws.

via CBS News|

#arkansas-double-homicide #background-checks #crime

law1 year ago•3 min saved

US Appeals Court Declares California's Ammunition Background Checks Unconstitutional

A divided 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California's law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional, citing it as an infringement on Second Amendment rights, with the majority emphasizing the law's lack of historical precedent and the dissent arguing it was not overly restrictive.

via Reuters|

#ammunition #background-checks #california

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Trump's Political Moves: Key Meetings and Donations Unfold

House Oversight Democrat Jamie Raskin is pressing the Trump-Vance transition team for clarity on FBI background checks for nominees, amid concerns some may avoid them until a new FBI director is appointed. Meanwhile, House Democrats' ideological blocs are divided over the top Oversight Democrat race between Gerry Connolly and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has reached out to his likely successor, Brooke Rollins, who has yet to respond. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized in Luxembourg after an injury. President-elect Trump is attending the Army-Navy game, with political implications surrounding his presence.

via POLITICO|

#background-checks #congress #nominees

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Administration Concedes to DOJ Vetting for Nominees

President-elect Trump's transition team has agreed with the Department of Justice to conduct background checks on his administration's nominees, allowing them to gain security clearances before taking office. This move is crucial for a smooth transition and ensures that Trump's Cabinet picks undergo the necessary vetting process before Senate confirmation. The agreement, part of a Memorandum of Understanding, facilitates access to classified materials and federal agency information, preparing Trump's team for leadership roles. However, it's unclear if nominees can opt out of these checks.

via Axios|

#background-checks #doj #nominees

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Trump Team Agrees to FBI Background Checks for Nominees

Republican senators are advocating for a 'normal process' to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, emphasizing the importance of thorough vetting, including FBI background checks. However, there is division among GOP members on the necessity of these checks, with some expressing confidence in alternative vetting methods. The nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI is particularly contentious, with some senators supporting Trump's choice and others preferring to wait for the confirmation process to unfold.

via ABC News|

#background-checks #fbi #nominations

politics1 year ago

Trump Team Agrees to FBI Background Checks for Nominees Amid Concerns

The Trump administration has agreed to allow the FBI to conduct background checks on its nominees, a move that aligns with standard procedures for vetting candidates for government positions.

via The New York Times|

#agreement #background-checks #fbi

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Transition Team Agrees to FBI Checks Amidst Legal Challenges

Donald Trump's transition team has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Justice Department, allowing them to seek FBI background checks for Trump's appointees. This agreement addresses concerns from some Republican senators about delays in the confirmation process and grants the transition team access to critical federal information. While some GOP senators are open to alternative vetting methods, others insist on traditional FBI checks. The agreement follows a previous deal with the White House, enabling key transition activities after initial delays.

via CNN|

#background-checks #fbi #justice-department

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Concerns Rise Over Trump's Lax Vetting of Nominees

President-elect Donald Trump has not yet authorized FBI background checks for his nominees, relying instead on internal vetting and external law firms. While FBI checks are customary for identifying potential issues with nominees, they are not legally required. Trump's decision to delay these checks until after taking office raises concerns about the thoroughness of the vetting process, especially for high-level national security positions. Senate committees may conduct their own investigations, and media scrutiny could also reveal potential red flags.

via Vox.com|

#background-checks #fbi #nominees

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Challenges GOP and Trump's Cabinet Choices

Some Democrats, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth, are open to supporting certain Trump Cabinet nominees despite controversies surrounding others. Duckworth expressed potential support for nominees like Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, while criticizing others like Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard. Meanwhile, there is bipartisan agreement on the need for FBI background checks for Trump's appointees, though delays have occurred due to the transition team's use of private vetting firms. Additionally, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has proposed defunding NPR to reduce government spending.

via Axios|

#background-checks #cabinet #confirmation