Nation Feb 05 Police officials push back against use-of-force proposals WASHINGTON — A dispute is erupting among police organizations over new proposals that would govern when officers should use force during violent arrests, amid national outrage over questionable shootings.
Politics Dec 16 Massive year-end spending bill includes cybersecurity act WASHINGTON -- The massive year-end spending measure includes a provision that will encourage companies to share cyber threat information with the government.
Nation Dec 15 U.S. looks to add social media accounts as part of vetting process for visa applicants WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are working on legislation to ensure a person’s online presence is reviewed as part of the vetting process for a visa to enter the United States. The goal is to close security gaps that didn’t pick up…
Nation Dec 11 U.S. officials search for missed red flags ahead of San Bernardino shooting WASHINGTON — The U.S. government appears not to have picked up on extremist messages exchanged during the online courtship two years ago between the American-born man accused in the California shootings and his then-fiancée in Pakistan, according to lawmakers detailing…
World Nov 10 Chinese hackers could face U.S. criminal charges says DOJ official The remarks by John Carlin, the Obama administration's top national security attorney, came amid continuing skepticism about the effectiveness of the September agreement to curb cyber espionage and may signal a warning toward China despite what has been widely criticized…