Tag: Watchdog

"Too much ISIS. Enhance your calm," reads a line of accompanying text above an ad for an online pharmacy. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

National Security

Anonymous hacks Islamic State, posts Viagra ad instead

Rudy Takala · November 27, 2015 4:08 pm

Since Mike Rogers left office, the country has seen an increase in the severity of security threats around the globe, particularly from China. (AP Photo)

Former intel chairman: China cyberagreement a ‘PR stunt’

Rudy Takala · November 27, 2015 5:01 am

Taxes on the highest-earning Americans soared in 2013 as new taxes on income and investments implemented by the Obama administration came into effect, the Internal Revenue Service reported. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

IRS wastes taxpayer money trying to stop fraud

Sarah Bedford · November 25, 2015 5:08 pm

"At approximately 7 p.m., four Secret Service Special Agents, while on official duty in New Hampshire, were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. They were struck by another vehicle that had crossed the double yellow lines," Clancy said. (AP file photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Secret Service sued for withholding data on security costs

Anna Giaritelli · November 25, 2015 1:14 am

But it remains to be seen if clarification on China's "intended efforts" is enough for critics. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

National Security

U.S. cites progress on China IPR, but offers few details

Rudy Takala · November 24, 2015 11:11 pm

Cheryl Mills, Hillary Clinton's former chief of staff, was one of the only two officials permitted to interview the Belgian ambassador after he was accused of "routinely ditching his protective security detail in order to solicit prostitutes in a public park in Belgium." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Did Clinton State Dept. properly probe ambassador who solicited prostitutes?

Sarah Bedford · November 24, 2015 9:17 pm

On Oct. 16, Facebook implemented a new feature to inform users when they are being targeted by a foreign government. (iStock Photo)

Facebook discovers Iran targeting State Department employees

Rudy Takala · November 24, 2015 8:55 pm

Diane Rubens and Kimberly Graves were both accused of manipulating a Veterans Affairs program meant to relocate agency employees who transfer long distances to take jobs within the VA. (AP Photo)

VA will let officials keep taxpayer money they stole

Sarah Bedford · November 24, 2015 4:23 pm

VA spends millions promoting Obamacare, little cutting wait times

Sarah Bedford · November 24, 2015 5:01 am

Yahoo has been experiencing a decline in its number of users, and its third quarter report released in October fell short of expectations. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Yahoo tests pilot program to force ads on users

Rudy Takala · November 24, 2015 1:07 am

Pfizer executives donated $39,375 directly to Clinton's presidential campaign between April and the end of September, according to Federal Election Commission records. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Clinton blasts Pfizer, a major Clinton donor

Sarah Bedford · November 23, 2015 8:55 pm

"We are based in the U.S., but we strive to take down ISIS-affiliated websites, also ISIS members," a member of New World Hacking said on Twitter. (AP Photo)

Anonymous faces criticism in campaign against ISIS

Rudy Takala · November 23, 2015 5:50 pm