National security
New Poll Shows Voter Priorities Nudging Toward National Security
The Paris attacks could change what was supposed to be an election about the economy.
Hollande Vows That France Will Destroy ISIS
The French President called on the United States and Russia to help.
Obama Vetoes Defense Spending. Two Cheers for Gridlock!
The president wants to repeal all spending limits; Republicans only want military spending.
If We Keep Cutting Defense Spending, We Must Do Less
The U.S. is spending too little on defense just when it is most needed.
How a Simple Phone Call Changed the Course of Justice at Gitmo
The call was made to Ramzi bin al Shibh's brother in Yemen in August 2013.
The Sequester Defense Cuts Are Making the World More Dangerous
By refusing to negotiate a budget deal, Republicans are playing a game of chicken with our safety.
German Police Kill Suspected Islamic Extremist After He Stabs Officer
The AP reports the man had previously been convicted of belonging to a terrorist organization.
Report: Homeland Security Websites Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
The Department of Homeland Security needs to secure its own information systems better, according to an audit released on Tuesday.
More Than 300 Clinton Emails May Have Contained Classified Information
The U.S. State Department identified the number of emails in a court filing on Monday.
Exclusive: Chinese Cyberthieves Hack FBI in Dangerous Breach
The implications could be "mind-boggling," an FBI source says.
The Sunday Times' Bizarre Snowden Meltdown, Explained
What's the deal with the Sunday Times's Edward Snowden story, and why is Glenn Greenwald so mad about it?
Are Airport Security Screeners Looking for the Wrong Things?
While TSA agents hunt for liquids and knives, they are failing to find explosives and guns.
France Employs Hackers to Tackle Jihadists Online
After Charlie Hebdo, the French government said they'd spend $445 million on national security.
Where Do the Presidential Wannabes Stand on the Patriot Act?
Should the NSA trawl through big data? The GOP contenders, at least, are divided.
Morgan Freeman on Baltimore and Police 'Terrorism'
Morgan Freeman wants to know why so many men are dying at the hands of police—and why so many are black.
Who Is Freddie Gray and Why Are People Burning for Him?
What we know about the police death that led to a wave of riots in Baltimore.
Edward Snowden Tells John Oliver the Reaction to His Leaks Is 'Vindication'
Edward Snowden urged Americans not to change their Internet habits because of the NSA.
Hillary Clinton Used Personal Email for Govt Business
A New York Times report determined Clinton's emails were not archived in real time on government servers as required by law.
Whatsapp and Snapchat Could be Banned Under Cameron's New Surveillance Laws
New encryption laws proposed by Cameron to help tackle terrorism in the UK, could put popular messaging platforms at risk.
Europe 'Reacted Too Late' to Danger of Islamists Returning From Middle East
Security sources have warned that it might be too little too late in regard to these policies
David Miranda and the Human-Rights Black Hole
The case of David Miranda threatens the most powerful intelligence-gathering apparatus in the world.
NSA Surveillance Reform Bill Pushed Forward for Vote in Senate
In surprise move, Sen. Harry Reid puts USA Freedom Act on the Senate docket Wednesday, lining it up for a vote as early as next week.
New Bill Takes Aim at NSA's Bulk Phone Data Collection
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy introduced a bill in the Senate that would curb the NSA's ability to collect bulk phone records from American citizens
Review Board Says PRISM Is 'Valuable and Effective'
The same board that said the NSA's telephone metadata collection was illegal now gives PRISM the green light
