Tech

Religious Group Demands NSA Documents in Ethnic-Slur Probe

A new FOIA request is just the latest fallout of the Snowden leaks.

Tech

Snowden: NSA Employees Are Passing Around Nude Photos

“Regardless of what happens, if I end up in chains in Guantanamo, I can live with that,” the 31-year-old former NSA contractor said.

Management

'Raghead' Slur in Snowden Leak Prompts White House Call for Discrimination Review

The use of such inflammatory language is 'unacceptable and inconsistent with NSA policy and core values,' an agency spokeswoman said.

Oversight

Hillary Clinton: I Am Not Mitt Romney. And Voters Know That.

In a new interview, the former secretary of State said any comparison to the former presidential candidate is a 'false equivalency.'

Tech

CIA Sued for Failing to Disclose Senate Torture-Probe Records

Lawsuit comes as the administration is close to declassifying a Senate report on the agency’s one-time interrogation techniques.

Management

The House Just Passed a Bill to End Mass NSA Spying. But Will It Really Change Anything?

Tech companies and privacy groups say the measure leaves loopholes for intelligence agencies to exploit.

Management

FBI Director Won't Apologize for Marijuana Comments

James Comey attempts to set the record straight about his opinion of his agency’s anti-cannabis hiring policies.

Tech

House Republican Introduces Backup Plan to Squash NSA Phone Spying

Rep. Justin Amash wants to force a vote on the USA Freedom Act this week.

Tech

House Takes Major Step to End NSA Mass Surveillance

The House Judiciary passed an amended version of the USA Freedom Act on Wednesday.

Oversight

House Panels Race Against Each Other to Reform NSA Spying

In an apparent turf war, two House committees have scheduled markups a day apart later this week.

Oversight

CIA Director: We Are Not Spying on Congress

John Brennan denies his agency was monitoring computers used by Senate staffers who were investigating its past interrogation practices.

Oversight

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief: Yes, We Have Data. No, We're Not the NSA

"You are giving me quotes about the NSA, which is not us and not what we are doing," Richard Cordray tells a House committee.

Management

Obama: NSA Reforms Should Give Americans 'Greater Confidence'

But will they be enough to satisfy critics?

Management

Gates Goes All In on Biden Criticisms: ‘Frankly, I Believe It’

In a new interview with NPR, the former Defense secretary hedges his admonitions of President Obama and Hillary Clinton, and attacks the media for getting it all wrong.

Management

Obama to Unveil NSA Changes Next Week

The Jan. 17 speech will come in the wake of a December report calling for sweeping changes to the government's surveillance practices.

Oversight

Lawmakers Skeptical Obama Will Reform NSA After White House Summit

President Obama sat down with a small group lawmakers Thursday to discuss NSA surveillance. What happens next is anyone’s guess.

Oversight

Obama to Meet With Lawmakers on NSA Reform

Thursday's invitation-only meeting will include top critics of the administration's espionage efforts.

Management

FAA (Finally) Eases Restrictions on Gadgets

Policy change can go into effect as soon as airlines are ready.

Defense

Patriot Act Architect Plans Bill to Deconstruct NSA

'NSA has gone far beyond the intent of the Patriot Act,' says Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner.

Tech

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