Senate Report Cites ‘Inferior’ Whistleblower Protections for FBI Agents
The FBI has a habit of punishing its own whistleblowers.
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U.S. Supreme Court Gives FBI Authority to Hack More Computers
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the FBI more authority to hack into computers beginning in December.
Ex-ATF Agent: Let’s Stop Pretending Lawmakers Are Regulating Lethal Firearms
When it comes to regulating firearms, we only pretend to legislate. And even when we do legislate, we only pretend to make them safer.
New York Times: Republicans Talk Tough about Terrorism, But Are Cowardly About Legislation
When it comes to passing legislation that is tough on terrorism, Republican balk.
White House Renews Calls for Stricter Gun Control Laws After Shooting of Journalists in Virginia
The horrific shooting of two Virginia journalists while they were broadcasting live on the air prompted President Obama to renew calls for stricter gun control.
Senators Work on Legislation to Require FBI to Disclose ‘All’ Records to Watchdogs
Inspectors general are the watchdogs of federal agencies like the FBI, but they have been stymied by a bureau that has declined to turn over critical records during investigations.
Congress to Consider Restricting NSA’s Domestic Surveillance Programs
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The growing controversy over NSA’s domestic surveillance programs is likely to spark legislative debates that could change the extent to which feds can snoop on Americans, McClatchy Newspapers reports. Elected officials have been growing increasingly concerned about the NSA since Edward Swowden leaked information about the surveillance last month. “People at the…
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