Feb 14 Obama seeks 'public conversation' over data encryption By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama said Friday that he probably leans more toward strong computer data encryption than many in law enforcement, but added that he understands investigators' concerns over the matter because of their need to protect people from attacks. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 12:26 Shields and Brooks on Obama's war authority request, Islamic State's threat By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Obama’s request to Congress to engage in military action against the Islamic State group, Congress’ tangling over the president’s… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: Oregon governor resigns amid ethics scandal By PBS News Hour Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation Friday amid allegations that his fiancee used his influence to secure contracts for her energy consulting business. In Iraq, Islamic State militants attacked a major base west of Baghdad where 400 U.S. marines… Continue watching
Feb 13 Former Secret Service No. 2 now cybercrime adviser at Immigration and Customs Enforcement By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The former No. 2 agent at the Secret Service is moving to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a "senior adviser" for cybercrime after being forced out of the agency charged with protecting the president, according to an internal email… Continue reading
Feb 13 AP source: Oregon governor plans to resign By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber said he planned to resign amid allegations his fiancee used her relationship with him to enrich herself -- a stunning fall from grace for the state's longest-serving chief executive, a person with direct… Continue reading
Feb 13 At least 20 killed in attack on Shiite gathering in Pakistan By Shehryar Nabi An attack on a Shiite congregation in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday has claimed the lives of at least 20 people and injured more than fifty others. Continue reading
Feb 13 Gwen's Take: On loss and opportunity By Gwen Ifill This has been a wrenching week for those of us in the business of telling the truth on television. Continue reading
Feb 13 Justice Ginsburg explains SOTU nap: 'The dinner was so delicious, it needed wine' By Nora Daly Many turned to social media during this year’s State of the Union to call out Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for nodding off, but does Justice Anthony Kennedy deserve some of the blame?… Continue reading
Feb 12 8 politically infamous couples By Ruth Tam Watch out Frank and Claire Underwood: You’ve got nothing on these eight political couples. Continue reading
Feb 12 Senate confirms Carter as next defense secretary By Donna Cassata, Associated Press The vote Thursday was 93-5 for Ash Carter. He'll replace Chuck Hagel and be Obama's fourth defense secretary in six years. Continue reading