Sen. Rand Paul is ‘filibustering’ the Patriot Act
Can he beat his previous speech record of 13 hours?
On May 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron, Eric Geller
House passes USA Freedom Act to strip NSA of controversial spying powers
Whether the bill can pass the Senate, though, is far from clear.
On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller
New bill would dramatically improve the transparency of America’s spy budget
The overall number is already public, but these lawmakers say that’s not enough.
Senate Democrats deal crushing blow to TPP
It’s not over. But for now, this is bad news for the TPP.
On May 12, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Senators demand CIA director admit he lied in computer-hacking scandal
‘In our judgment your handling of this matter has undermined that confidence.’
On May 8, 2015 by Eric Geller
Top House Republican wants NSA case appealed to Supreme Court
House Intel Chairman wants ‘further consideration of this matter by the courts.’
On May 7, 2015 by Eric Geller
Your complete guide to the 5 cybersecurity bills in Congress
What’s the difference between CISA and CISPA? Here’s what you need to know—and a whole lot more.
On Apr 24, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senate cybersecurity bill would deal a major blow to transparency
Bill would exempt info shared with government by businesses from FOIA requirements.
On Apr 22, 2015 by Eric Geller
Democrats move to block Comcast–Time Warner Cable merger
Elizabeth Warren and Al Franken aren’t having any of it.
On Apr 21, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senator’s ‘Frozen’ ringtone brings congressional hearing to a halt
Sounds like he’s not letting it go.
On Apr 16, 2015 by Miles Klee
How Elizabeth Warren’s plan to expand Social Security could win the Internet
It could usher in a whole new era of progressivism.
On Apr 6, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa
France could soon make dressing sexy in public a criminal offense
Part of a new French bill outlaws ‘passive soliciting,’ which could make it a crime for women to wear revealing outfits in public.
On Apr 2, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced his retirement on YouTube
Reid’s face may be bruised, but he says that’s not why he’s retiring.
On Mar 27, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Google, Apple, Twitter, Facebook, and Microsoft call for surveillance reform
Tech giants unite under Reform Government Surveillance banner.
On Mar 26, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senator who’s afraid of Iran cites the government’s control of its own capital
Your United States Senate, ladies and gentlemen.
On Mar 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
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