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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

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Senior U.S. lawmaker’s book imagines rogue German hacker crippling U.S. infrastructure

'Groups like the Chaos Computer Club contain many accomplished hackers, and only a few need to be lured away,' McCaul writes.

On Jan 13, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Jeopardy star to House Republicans: Stop using my GIF to advertise your Snapchat

Can Republicans snap their way out of this mess?

On Jan 12, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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House considers bill that would block FCC from regulating Internet prices

The FCC says it doesn't want to do this anyway. Congress wants to make that pledge permanent.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Top Republican congressman blames Paris attacks on encryption

The facts of the Paris attack are considerably more complex than McCaul lets on.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The government needs to keep up with today’s changing workforce

We have to rethink how we work in this on-demand economy.

On Jan 11, 2016

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Why Obama’s pledge not to campaign for pro-gun Democrats is a big deal

It marks the start of a more pitched partisan fight on guns.

On Jan 8, 2016 by Dan Friedman

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Encryption backdoors aren’t worth the price

'We can, and we must, do better than this.'

On Jan 8, 2016 by Sen. Mike Lee

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Congress to consider bill restricting FCC net neutrality powers

The FCC says it isn't interested in using this power, but Republicans don't trust it.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Mental health reform isn’t enough to reduce gun violence

Picking on the mentally ill makes for bad gun policy.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Dan Friedman

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Marco Rubio: ISIS would have lobbied for USA Freedom Act

Despite fact-checks, Rubio continues to decry the new law.

On Jan 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

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House committee investigating NSA program that accidentally spied on Congress

After revelations that the NSA scooped up their calls, Congress has all eyes on surveillance.

On Dec 30, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senior U.S. lawmakers call for national commission on encryption

Will more discussion offer a way forward on this contentious issue?

On Dec 28, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The 10 most ridiculous Wikipedia edits Congress made in 2015

Your tax dollars at work.

On Dec 28, 2015 by April Siese

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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

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