Tag: Watchdog

The lawsuit quotes several experts who argue the social network should be doing more to police user content. (AP Photo/Javier Galeano)

National Security

Woman sues Twitter, says it’s a ‘tool’ for Islamic State

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 11:17 pm

The case focused on whether IRS officials inappropriately used four criteria from a controversial "Be On the Look-Out," or "BOLO" list, to screen certain groups for extra scrutiny during the application process at the IRS' tax-exempt office in Cincinnati. (Examiner file)

Last remaining lawsuit in IRS targeting scandal moves forward

Sarah Bedford · January 14, 2016 9:01 pm

"It's the worst anti-privacy law since the USA PATRIOT Act, and we should repeal it as soon as possible," said Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawmakers propose repeal of ‘anti-privacy’ cyber bill

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 6:53 pm

The report found that "control deficiencies" in the agency's Wage and Investment division "increase the risk of selecting organizations for audit in an unfair manner -- for example, based on an organization's religious, educational, political, or other views." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Watchdog: IRS still at risk of targeting conservative groups

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 5:20 pm

New lawsuit seeks Chelsea Clinton’s emails

Sarah Bedford · January 14, 2016 4:32 pm

Clinton wrote to the aide that Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone's CEO, had "wanted help on a visa" and that her chief of staff, Cheryl Mills, had already been approached about securing it. (Bloomberg/Andrew Harrer)

Nine times Clinton Foundation donors got special access at State

Sarah Bedford · January 14, 2016 5:01 am

McCain said he had hoped to see more offensive capabilities outlined. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

McCain hacked off over U.S. cyberstrategy

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 1:07 am

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission "is not optimized to protect the agency's network in the current cyber threat environment," said a new report. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Report: Nuclear facilities vulnerable to cyberattacks

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 12:49 am

Gowdy said a number of witnesses had confirmed a stand-down order was given to military assets. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Gowdy: Witnesses have confirmed stand-down order on night of Benghazi

Sarah Bedford · January 13, 2016 9:43 pm

The application, "Alrawi.apk," offers encryption for text messaging, Ghost Security Group told Defense One on Tuesday. (iStock photo)

National Security

News of Islamic State’s new app could upend encryption debate

Rudy Takala · January 13, 2016 4:08 pm

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley received high praise for her delivery of the Republican response to the president's State of the Union address Tuesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Haley would ‘sit down and talk’ about becoming VP

Sarah Bedford · January 13, 2016 1:08 pm

Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said the 2016 GOP primary has been "pretty tame so far" when it comes to personal attacks. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Bush: 2016 race ‘pretty tame so far’ on personal attacks

Sarah Bedford · January 13, 2016 12:47 pm