Tag: Watchdog

Miller's office has argued repeatedly that the VA isn't shedding problem employees quickly enough. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Only ‘four low-level employees’ fired over VA scandal

Joel Gehrke · April 8, 2016 4:07 pm

"If what Karl Rove called a 'fresh face' appears who's been handpicked by someone behind the green curtain, it would prove to be a disaster not only for the party but for the country," Dave Brat said. (AP Photo)

Brat: Rove plan for a ‘fresh face’ would spell disaster

Rudy Takala · April 8, 2016 1:48 pm

John Schindler argues that the Podestas should be required to submit filings indicating service to the Kremlin, and Hillary Clinton should say what role they will play in her administration if she is elected president. (AP Photo)

Former NSA analyst wants Clinton to explain Kremlin connection

Rudy Takala · April 8, 2016 11:55 am

"I saw that report and I don't know what it's based on," Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz said. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

White House calls Reuters report on encryption ‘inaccurate’

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 10:22 pm

David Cameron acknowledged that he earned just over $42,000 from an offshore investment. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Snowden takes aim at British PM over Panama Papers

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 7:37 pm

A Boston Globe columnist is sick and tired of waiting to find out if the FBI is going to recommend an indictment for Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Boston Globe columnist sick of waiting for FBI on Clinton indictment

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 5:54 pm

National Security

WATCH: 3 former defense secretaries slam White House ‘micromanagement’

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 2:54 pm

FBI Director James Comey assured that the method used to hack an Apple iPhone is going to stay secret. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

National Security

FBI promises to keep Apple iPhone hack secret

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 1:28 pm

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said that the revelation that hundreds of world leaders have been storing assets in offshore accounts shows the need for more relaxed banking laws. (David Rowland/SNPA via AP) NEW ZEALAND OUT

New Zealand PM: Panama Papers show need for relaxed banking laws

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 12:56 pm

WhatsApp has provided some level of end-to-end encryption since 2014. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

National Security

WhatsApp expands encryption, to the FBI’s chagrin

Rudy Takala · April 6, 2016 5:57 pm

Law firm at center of Panama Papers claims it was hacked

Rudy Takala · April 6, 2016 5:25 pm

The State department maintained that discovery should be limited to —œthe reasons for the creation of [the clintonemail.com] system.—? (AP Photo)

State Department asks to limit questions on Clinton’s server use

Rudy Takala · April 6, 2016 3:16 pm