FBI director invokes San Bernardino attack in defense of anti-encryption narrative
James Comey denied wanting a ‘backdoor’ but said that some kind of encryption workaround was needed.
On Feb 9, 2016 by Eric Geller
Let’s explain the Senate’s torture report to Donald Trump’s son
Just in case your forgot, we tortured some folks.
On Feb 9, 2016 by Aaron Sankin
Senate Homeland Security chairman: Encryption law could ‘do more harm than good’
Sen. Ron Johnson is the highest-ranking lawmaker to oppose backdoors.
On Jan 28, 2016 by Eric Geller
Washington wants corporations to disclose their boards’ cyber expertise
Everyone agrees that companies need cyber defenses. But is this the right approach?
On Jan 27, 2016 by Eric Geller
New Iowa poll: Republicans approve of Ted Cruz’s surveillance-reform vote
Surveillance has emerged as a sleeper issue in the Republican primary, dividing popular candidates.
On Jan 14, 2016 by Eric Geller
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman calls for encryption legislation in 2016
Richard Burr thinks the time has come to crack down on encryption.
On Dec 24, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress folds controversial cybersecurity legislation into must-pass budget bill
The bill is expected to pass both houses of Congress and receive President Obama’s signature.
On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senators accuse FCC of overstepping its role by supporting city-run broadband
These senators think the FCC is crowding out for-profit broadband providers.
On Dec 11, 2015 by Eric Geller
Privacy advocates decry Senate bill that would hold tech companies liable for reporting extremist content
The requirement failed as an attachment to a previous bill, but now it’s back.
On Dec 9, 2015 by William Turton
Senate bill repealing Obamacare and defunding Planned Parenthood heads to Obama’s desk
‘It’s time to take a stand for the rights of all human life, including the unborn…’
On Dec 4, 2015 by Dell Cameron
U.S. senator wants to know how airlines protect their planes from hackers
Airplanes are the new cars—when it comes to cybersecurity issues, that is.
On Dec 2, 2015 by Eric Geller
Heads of 2 powerful House committees join anti-encryption crusade
Is encryption really ‘the biggest threat today,’ as one lawmaker claimed?
On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Sen. Ron Wyden is ready to defend encryption in Congress
Anti-encryption lawmakers are using Paris to push for backdoors. Ron Wyden has heard it all before.
On Nov 19, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress plans encryption investigations as Paris attacks reignite ‘crypto wars’
Independent experts overwhelmingly support strong encryption, but Congress is still worried about it.
On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller
Rand Paul praises Edward Snowden for doing ‘a service’ to the U.S.
Paul also suggested a light sentence for the ‘whistleblower.’
On Nov 12, 2015 by Eric Geller
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