Tag: Surveillance

The poll found the highest amount of respondents, 20 percent, think carrying guns is "extremely" effective at preventing or reacting to mass shootings. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)

National Security

‘That’s just crazy’ voters respond to Obama visa screenings

Anna Giaritelli · December 19, 2015 5:01 am

These House-passed policies becoming law is an important step to increase our defenses against damaging cyberattacks," Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said in a statement late on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Cyberlegislation set to pass in spite of controversy

Rudy Takala · December 17, 2015 7:16 pm

During a debate with Rubio on U.S. surveillance capabilities, Cruz went into detail on the new law. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

National Security

No investigation over Cruz debate comments

Rudy Takala · December 16, 2015 10:02 pm

As the legal architecture surrounding surveillance capability evolves, indiscriminate data collection is becoming more difficult, and calls for targeted deterrence mechanisms are becoming a hallmark of this year's end.

Targeted surveillance could be the new weapon against terrorism

Rudy Takala · December 14, 2015 5:01 am

Paul slams ‘authoritarian’ Christie over bulk data collection

Paul slams ‘authoritarian’ Christie over bulk data collection

Al Weaver · December 7, 2015 2:08 pm

Surveillance and national security cast shadow on 2016 field

Surveillance and national security cast shadow on 2016 field

David M. Drucker, Steve Doty, Byron York · December 4, 2015 11:45 am

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said "it's gotten to the point where I don't think 'Saturday Night Live' can even parody this president anymore." (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Christie: Cruz made America less safe

Pete Kasperowicz · December 1, 2015 1:14 pm

"We need a president who is willing to do what is necessary to protect our people and destroy ISIS,", said Sen. Marco Rubio, R- Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Rubio: End of NSA bulk surveillance leaves Americans vulnerable

Daniel Chaitin · November 28, 2015 7:58 pm

NSA bulk surveillance to end Sunday

NSA bulk surveillance to end Sunday

Rudy Takala · November 28, 2015 3:26 pm

"I think when you have a fearful time or an angry time, people are coached into giving up their liberty," Rand Paul said. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

National Security

Paul: Paris attacks no reason for Americans to give up privacy

Jacqueline Klimas · November 22, 2015 4:59 pm

"I think what we need to win is a 'leave me alone' coalition," saidÂ Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Paul calls domestic surveillance ‘bulls—‘

Gabby Morrongiello · November 19, 2015 7:49 pm

The "Liberty Through Strength Act," proposed by Sen. Tom Cotton on Monday, would extend the bulk surveillance program "until the president can certify that the new NSA collection system is as effective as the current system," or January 2017. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Senators line up in push to keep bulk surveillance

Rudy Takala · November 19, 2015 5:07 pm