Trump’s Pick for Homeland Security Secretary to Make Case for Confirmation
Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary pledged to commit to diversity and tolerance if confirmed during a Senate hearing beginning Tuesday.
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Denver Post: Senate Made Right Choice by Rejecting Warrantless FBI Searches
Privacy in electronic communications stands in a precarious position, and the U.S. Senate this week might take another shot at knocking it off its perch.
Senate Rejects Legislation to Allow FBI to Search Internet Records without Warrant
The Senate rejected a measure Wednesday that would allow the FBI to search e-mail records and Internet browsing histories of Americans without a warrant.
Senator: FBI Is Down 6,000 Agents Despite Increasing Threats of Terrorism
Budget cuts have left the FBI with too few agents to properly address the terrorism threat, Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
Senator Tells Cautionary Tale of J. Edgar Hoover to Warn about Expanding FBI Powers
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., cautioned his colleagues again expanding FBI surveillance powers, sharing a story about his own experience with former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
2 Senators Criticize Bill That Would Expand FBI’s Warrantless Access to Online Records
A new bill would give the FBI more flexibility to gain warrantless access to online records of Americans.
CIA’s Internal Watchdog Claims It Lost Only Copy of Senate Torture Report
The CIA claims it has “accidentally” deleted its only copy of the Senate’s lengthy torture report.
Senate Passes Bill That Would Improve Security at Airports
The Senate approved a bill to overhaul aviation safety, security and consumer programs and policies.