Tech
Snowden's Closest Confidant Reveals What It Was Like Spilling the NSA's Secrets
“We knew we were going to piss off the most powerful people in the world," Laura Poitras told National Journal.
Tech
Edward Snowden: Supreme Court Will Strike Down NSA Spying Programs
The former NSA contractor also warned that Apple and Google’s new privacy protections on their mobile devices are not impenetrable.
Tech
The FBI’s Secret Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a case this week that could have seismic implications for how the government spies on Americans.
Defense
The Voice of al-Qaida Was Just Sentenced to Life in Prison
Sulaiman Abu Ghayth worked closely alongside Osama bin Laden leading up to and after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Tech
Despite Obama’s Pledge to Curb It, NSA Mass Surveillance Wins Rubber Stamp
Mass surveillance just earned another 90-day blank check, nine months after President Obama promised to rein in the NSA’s spying powers.
Oversight
NSA Reform Will Likely Have to Wait Until After the Election
Legislation looks destined for a lame-duck session of Congress—and might not get touched at all until next year.
Defense
Sen. Feinstein Pushes to Delay Release of CIA Torture Report
The classified torture report will come out only on her timeline.
Tech
Uber’s War on Lyft Could Prompt Federal Investigation
The ride-share service’s apparent attempts to sabotage its competitors might become red meat for the Federal Trade Commission or state attorneys general.
Oversight
Darrell Issa to Investigate 'Do-Nothing' Patent Office Employees
Move over, IRS. Oversight committee chairman has a new enemy.
Oversight
Obama on Ferguson: There's a 'Gulf of Mistrust' Between People and Police
Attorney General Eric Holder will visit the St. Louis suburb on Wednesday, the president said Monday.
Oversight
The FBI Spied on the Wrong People Because of Typos
A new inspector general report concludes that the agency has collected communications data on the wrong targets due to typographical errors.
Tech
Edward Snowden Is Worried People Will Forget About Edward Snowden
The standard-bearer for spy-agency reform fears NSA fatigue is leading to a culture of complacency.
Management
Snowden: The NSA Caused A Massive Internet Blackout in Syria
In a new interview, the fugitive leaker claims the spy agency accidentally took down Syria’s Internet during its prolonged civil war.
Oversight
Bitcoin Users, You're 'On Your Own'
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it will start taking bitcoin-related complaints.
Oversight
Feinstein Rips Obama on Redacted Torture Report
"I will not rush this process,” the California Democrat said.
Oversight
Obama Defends CIA Chief After Senate Computer Hacking Scandal
"I have full confidence in John Brennan," the president said Friday.
Oversight
Will the Senate Push John Brennan to Resign From the CIA?
Calls for Brennan's head began Thursday evening after the spy agency admitted it had hacked into Senate computers.
Oversight
The Senate Has a New Plot to Thwart NSA Spying
A reworked bill in the Senate being introduced this week is renewing confidence among anti-surveillance crusaders.
Management
How Spy Agencies Plan to Solve Their Racism Problem
Office of the Director of National Intelligence is promising new programs meant to promote “diversity and tolerance.”
Defense
John Kerry Makes the U.S. Case Against Russia Over Downed Plane
The Secretary of State made the Obama administration's pitch over the plane crash in Ukraine across TV Sunday morning.
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