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House passes bill allowing federal workers to use Uber and Lyft

'The federal government does not have to lag behind-the-times with antiquated policies.'

On Sep 23, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Cyber-savvy lawmakers urge colleagues to use encrypted messaging, better passwords

Wouldn't we all feel more comfortable knowing our representative used WhatsApp?

On May 23, 2016 by Eric Geller

Meet Rep. Will Hurd, the most interesting man in Congress

'Encryption is good for out national security. ... We should be trying to strengthen encryption.'

On Mar 15, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

House investigates whether U.S. agencies used firewall with possible NSA backdoor

The NSA might have put a backdoor in a popular firewall. Now Congress wants answers.

On Jan 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

New bill would give states and cities more resources to fight cyberattacks

Local governments face cyberattacks, too

On Nov 3, 2015 by Eric Geller

Congressional Republicans are thirsty for love from Taylor Swift

It can only be quenched by an @ reply from the songstress.

On Jul 14, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

The rise of the new Crypto War

The U.S. government wants to stop terrorists and criminals from 'going dark.' But at what cost?

On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller