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U.S. tech firms warn of ‘unintended consequences’ from Senate encryption bill

The companies banded together for a strongly worded letter urging the bill's sponsors to back down.

On Apr 20, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Here’s the final version of the Senate bill mandating encryption backdoors

'No entity or individual is above the law,' one of the bill's sponsors said.

On Apr 13, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Democratic senators back FCC proposal to create broadband subsidies

One in five Americans has 'neither a home connection nor a smartphone,' the U.S. senators said.

On Mar 29, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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U.S. attorney general defends fight against Apple over terrorist’s iPhone

'I support strong encryption. ... The issue here is warrant-proof encryption.'

On Mar 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Democrats launch ads highlighting how blocking a Supreme Court nominee could hurt LGBT rights

The Democratic National Committee wants Republicans to let Obama #FillTheSeat.

On Feb 23, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Pro-encryption lawmakers see ‘Apple vs. FBI’ fight as a chance to educate Congress

'Backdoors are losers.'

On Feb 23, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Senior U.S. lawmaker presses DOJ for update on Silicon Valley encryption talks

The senior lawmaker said he had 'yet to see any concrete progress' on the issue.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress

'Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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