Lawmakers are discussing the renewal of the FISA Amendments Act, which allows the surveillance of foreigners outside of the U.S. And while there is generally bipartisan support for the act on national security grounds, reports show that the National Security…
Nov 21

By Saher Khan
The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.
Apr 22

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press
Several senators are asking the nation's top intelligence official to release more information about the communications of American citizens swept up in surveillance operations.
Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice denied Tuesday that the Obama administration spied on Trump campaign associates for political reasons last year, though she acknowledged that on occasion she requested the identity of Americans swept up in U.S. surveillance efforts.

By Elizabeth Flock
Since Trump took office last month, a vocal and growing number of librarians across the country are taking a more politically active stance.
At lower Manhattan’s International Center for Photography, the new exhibit “Public, Private, Secret” examines the changing role of privacy in light of contemporary surveillance and oversharing. The exhibition offers a historical perspective on voyeurism and surveillance and considers the definition…
May 07

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press
Even though the bulk collection of Americans' telephone records has ended, calls and emails are still being swept up by U.S. surveillance work targeting foreigners. Congress is making a renewed push to find out how many.
Feb 19

By Robert Burns, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — American warplanes struck multiple targets in Libya overnight, hitting an Islamic State training camp and a senior extremist leader, U.S. defense officials said Friday.
Jan 07

By Corinne Segal
For the first time in more than 10 years, a civilian representative will monitor counter-terrorism efforts at the New York Police Department.
Dec 30

By PBS NewsHour
The rift between the U.S. and Israel over the Iran deal was no secret, but according to The Wall Street Journal, that dispute was fed by high stakes political espionage by both countries and ensnared members of Congress. Adam Entous…
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