The government watchdog over terrorism policies seeks new members.
President Donald Trump fired the three Democrat members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). This panel was created to monitor the federal government’s anti-terrorism policies to ensure the intelligence community does not violate civil rights and personal privacy laws.
“The White House terminated Chair Sharon Bradford Franklin, and Members Ed Felten and Travis LeBlanc from their positions,” PCLOB spokesperson Alan Silverleib stated. “The agency, however, has significant ability to continue functioning with its full staff and remaining Member Beth Williams to continue the Board’s important mission, including its advice and oversight functions, and its current projects,”
“The Board looks forward to moving ahead on additional projects formally following the nomination, confirmation, and appointment of new Members.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he assesses individuals to replace the board members who were released.
- For administration officials to be led by the Lord as they work to implement the president’s policies.
Sources: The Hill, NY Times
