Nunes apologizes for leak as questions over Congress’s impartiality grow
Nunes somewhat apologized on Thursday after rushing to President Trump, whom he’s investigating, with details of the investigation.
On Mar 23, 2017 by Dell Cameron
Sen. Graham wants a law to get Trump’s tax returns. A Democrat already introduced the bill.
Sen. Lindsey Graham wants Trump’s tax returns. A bill by Sen. Ron Wyden could help.
On Mar 1, 2017 by Dell Cameron
U.S. senator asks FBI to explain plan to abandon FOIA requests by email
Sen. Wyden’s letter is critical of the FBI’s new policy, claiming it may place an ‘unnecessary burden’ on FOIA requesters.
On Feb 10, 2017 by Dell Cameron
FBI hacking powers expand as efforts to block Rule 41 changes fail
Critics worry the rule changes would allow the U.S. government to hack innocent Americans.
On Nov 30, 2016 by Andrew Couts
Internet-rights groups launch protest over expanded FBI hacking powers
The changes may have drastic consequences for online privacy.
On Jun 21, 2016 by Dell Cameron
CIA director clashes with Sen. Ron Wyden over encryption backdoors
A consensus of technologists argue that requiring backdoors would weaken cybersecurity.
On Jun 16, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
FBI raids dental software researcher who discovered private patient data on public server
Justin Shafer reported a flaw in a company’s system. Then the FBI came knocking.
On May 27, 2016 by Dissent Doe
Senators introduce bill to block ‘dramatic’ changes to electronic search warrant rules
These lawmakers say there’s more to this obscure rule change than meets the eye.
On May 19, 2016 by Eric Geller
Justice Department brushes off senator’s claim that secret legal memo must be disclosed
The government called a U.S. senator’s argument ‘wholly erroneous.’
On May 6, 2016 by Eric Geller
The pro-encryption bill that Congress is ignoring
Neither chamber of Congress has moved the bill out of the committee stage.
On Apr 29, 2016 by Eric Geller
Senate bill effectively bans strong encryption
The measure is sure to face an uphill battle in Congress, where privacy activists are poised to fight back.
On Apr 8, 2016 by Eric Geller
Sen. Tom Cotton slams WhatsApp encryption as a tool for terrorists, rapists
‘This is an open invitation to terrorists, drug dealers, and sexual predators.’
On Apr 6, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Pro-encryption lawmakers see ‘Apple vs. FBI’ fight as a chance to educate Congress
‘Backdoors are losers.’
On Feb 23, 2016 by Eric Geller
iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress
‘Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.’
On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller
Police chiefs, prosecutors demand laws mandating encryption backdoors
Law enforcement say backdoors make it harder to catch criminals. But where’s the evidence?
On Nov 24, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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