Tag: Surveillance

In "Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic," former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum takes a look at the past powers of an American empire that birthed Trumpism. (screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

David Frum rewrites the narrative of American empire (and himself) in ‘Trumpocracy’

Davis Richardson · January 18, 2018 12:12 am

Drama on Senate Floor: GOP Scores Just Enough Votes to Advance FISA Renewal

Jenna Lifhits · January 17, 2018 2:15 pm

James Clapper, director of national intelligence from 2010 to 2017, testified during a March 2013 Senate Intelligence Committee hearing that the NSA was "not wittingly" collecting "any type of data at all" on millions of Americans — which turned out to be very much untrue. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Lawmakers want James Clapper prosecuted for surveillance testimony before statute of limitations runs out

Steven Nelson · January 17, 2018 5:01 am

On Tuesday, the Senate barely passed a six-year reauthorization of the Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The spying tool allows intelligence officials to search communications of non-citizens outside of the U.S. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

FISA surveillance bill barely advances in close Senate vote

Susan Ferrechio · January 17, 2018 12:08 am

If any of their complaints about Trump were legitimate, liberals would suddenly become the biggest advocates of limited government, or at least limited executive power. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz)

Beltway Confidential

Liberals accuse Trump of being a dictator, then promptly vote to give Trump more power

Philip Wegmann · January 16, 2018 5:40 pm

Republicans and Democrats are seeking an accord on how to raise federal spending caps to fund the government until the end of fiscal 2018, but have yet to reach a deal. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress’ spending scorecard so far: Punt, punt, punt, punt

Susan Ferrechio · January 13, 2018 2:00 pm

As he tried to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., right, stated he had proof that the FBI and the Justice Department had "abuse[d]" government surveillance programs. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Devin Nunes accuses FBI, DOJ of demonstrating ‘abuse’ of government surveillance programs

Diana Stancy Correll · January 12, 2018 11:26 pm

"It wasn't confusing to me," Sarah Sanders told reporters during Thursday's White House press briefing. "I'm sorry if it was for you." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Sarah Sanders dings reporters for suggesting Trump contradicted himself with FISA tweets

Melissa Quinn · January 11, 2018 8:54 pm

In a 256-164 vote, House lawmakers approved a six-year reauthorization of the Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows intelligence officials to spy on communications of noncitizens outside of the United States. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

National Security

House votes to reauthorize FISA spying authority after floor fight over privacy

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 4:47 pm

"Thoughtful leaders on both sides of the aisle know FISA section 702 is a vital and carefully overseen tool to protect this country. This isn't about politics. Congress must reauthorize it," James Comey tweeted Thursday. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

James Comey urges Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA

Melissa Quinn · January 11, 2018 3:47 pm

President Trump on Thursday took aim at a bill the House was hoping to pass Thursday that would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Trump's tweet has the potential to put the bill even more at risk than it already was. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump trains Twitter fire on surveillance bill before House vote

Pete Kasperowicz · January 11, 2018 12:55 pm

On Thursday, members are expected to vote on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as well as an amendment by Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich. (pictured center), and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., that would strictly limit the way intelligence officials can collect communications involving Americans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP gambles with vote on controversial surveillance bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 5:01 am