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A federal court is taking more time than normal to release a ruling on the legality of "net neutrality" regulations passed by the Federal Communications Commission in 2015, intensifying the speculation of the outcome on both sides of the argument. (AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis)

Critics hope ‘net neutrality’ dies through delays

Rudy Takala · May 20, 2016 4:01 am

"The proposal will significantly increase the power of foreign governments over the Internet, expand ICANN's historical core mission by creating a gateway to content regulation, and embolden [its] leadership to act without any real accountability," said the letter, which was signed by Republican senators, including Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Senators warn against plan to let China, Iran in on Internet governance

Rudy Takala · May 19, 2016 10:44 pm

It was first reported that Facebook was counting URLs sent in private messages as "likes" in 2012, but the site discontinued the practice shortly afterwards. (AP Photo)

Facebook sued for scanning private user messages

Rudy Takala · May 19, 2016 8:01 pm

Issue centers on February heist that came through a penetration of the bank's SWIFT Alliance Access software. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

National Security

Senators propose bill to stop FBI mass hacking policy

Rudy Takala · May 19, 2016 5:10 pm

FTC rejects congressional request to investigate Clinton Foundation

FTC rejects congressional request to investigate Clinton Foundation

Rudy Takala · May 19, 2016 3:59 pm

The incidents were classified as ranging from medium to high severity. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

National Security

GAO: Hackers penetrating national weather satellites

Rudy Takala · May 19, 2016 3:40 pm

"If you hate Trump, you're really going to hate Ted," fellow Texas Republican says. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Gohmert: Cruz could serve as ‘impeachment insurance’ for Trump

Rudy Takala · May 18, 2016 10:48 pm

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says FBI and Homeland Security Department officials are working with the campaigns to help them tighten security. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

National Security

Foreign hackers likely spying on presidential candidates, U.S. intel chief says

Rudy Takala · May 18, 2016 2:42 pm

Americans believe that social media manipulate the news a little bit, but not as much as traditional media. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Survey: Americans still trust Facebook more than the NY Times

Rudy Takala · May 18, 2016 10:00 am

"[FBI] Director [James] Comey is a pretty straight up guy, and I don't think he'll pull any punches," Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawmaker predicts FBI will stay silent on Clinton indictment

Rudy Takala · May 17, 2016 9:44 pm

White House visitor logs show that Ann Ravel traveled to the White House first on Jan. 20, and then again on Jan. 28 to meet with President Obama. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

President rewards regulator who targeted Drudge with White House visit

Rudy Takala · May 17, 2016 1:43 pm

George Soros established at least three offshore investment vehicles using a Panamanian law firm, according to the Panama Papers.

Democratic billionaire George Soros found in Panama Papers

Rudy Takala · May 17, 2016 12:54 pm