Showing results by author "Eric Lichtblau"

Until recently, historians believed America gave asylum only to key Nazi scientists after World War II, along with some less famous perpetrators who managed to sneak in and who eventually were exposed by Nazi hunters. But the truth is much worse, and has been covered up for decades: the CIA and FBI brought thousands of perpetrators to America as possible assets against their new Cold War enemies.

"Thousands of Inmates Are Held in Federal Prisons for Too Long, a Report Finds" is from the May 24, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Across the vast federal bureaucracy, Donald Trump’s arrival in the White House has spread anxiety, frustration, fear and resistance among many of the 2 million nonpolitical civil servants who say they work for the public, not a particular president.

"Civil Servants Sense ‘Dread’ in Trump Era" is from the February 11, 2017 U.S section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael D. Shear and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

The inspector general, Michael E. Horowitz, will not look into the decision not to prosecute Clinton or her aides. But he will review actions Comey took that Clinton and many of her supporters believe cost her the election.

"U.S. Indicts Dozens in $300 Million Indian Call Center Scheme" is from the October 27, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Obama’s Lofty Plans on Gun Violence Amount to Little Action" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and Michael D. Shear and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday called for the appointment of a special counsel to lead the criminal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, saying the appointment was necessary to shield the inquiry from the appearance of political interference by the Trump administration.

"Democrats Seek Special Counsel to Investigate Russian Election Interference" is from the March 07, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Charlie Savage and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"CIA Judgment on Russia Built on Swell of Evidence" is from the December 11, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Mark Mazzetti and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Being the minority party, the Democrats would face long odds in trying to derail any of the nominations. They are, however, seeking to delay Republicans’ plans to open hearings Tuesday until the nominees have completed FBI background checks.

"Republicans See Little Reason to Wait on Hearings" is from the January 08, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"FBI Releases Clinton Email Investigation Files" is from the September 02, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Goldman and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"House Panel Questions Lynch on Clinton's Emails" is from the July 12, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"GOP Scolds FBI Director for Handling of Clinton Emails" is from the July 7, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael D. Shear and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Solicitor Who Won Big for Obama Is Leaving" is from the June 02, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"U.S. Files Point-By-Point Rebuttal Against Apple in IPhone Fight" is from the March 10, 2016, Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and Katie Benner and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Tearful Obama Outlines Steps to Curb Gun Deaths" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and Michael D. Shear and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

In normal circumstances, a “no comment” from the Justice Department on the status of any investigation would be standard practice. And certainly there has never been any indication that Trump himself was the target of inquiries by the department and congressional intelligence committees into possible contacts between his associates and members of the Russian government.

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee sought to stall the confirmations of Steven Mnuchin and Tom Price, President Donald Trump’s picks for Treasury secretary and secretary of Health and Human Services, by refusing to attend scheduled votes Tuesday.

"Democrats Skip Votes, Delaying Confirmation of Trump Nominees" is from the January 31, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Rappeport and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Republicans, who are expected to hold up to five hearings on Wednesday alone, say they simply want to ensure the new president has a team in place as soon as possible. “I believe all the president-elect’s Cabinet appointments will be confirmed,” Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said.

"Senate to Push Nominees by Trump Before Vetting" is from the January 07, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Jennifer Steinhauer and Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

A divided Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions as attorney general Wednesday, despite a fierce pushback from Democrats over President Donald Trump’s firing this week of the Justice Department’s acting chief, who had objected to the administration’s refugee policy.

"Sessions Approved as Attorney General by Senate Committee" is from the February 01, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Obama Administration Seeks to Curb Inmates' Return to Prison" is from the April 25, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Lichtblau and narrated by Kristi Burns.