Feb 27 Watch 15:28 Michael Bloomberg on why he’s a better choice for president than other 2020 Democrats Michael Bloomberg was New York's Republican mayor from 2002 to 2013 and is now vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Although he entered the race relatively late, Bloomberg has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into political advertising. Bloomberg… Continue watching
Mar 19 Saudi students in U.S. say their government watches their every move By Layla Quran For years, according to intelligence experts and eight current and former Saudi students interviewed by the PBS NewsHour, the Saudi government has closely monitored them when they leave to study in the U.S. Continue reading
Aug 28 Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s support for surveilling Americans raises concern By Dan Sewell, Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has frequently supported giving the U.S. government wide latitude in the name of national security, including the secret collection of personal data from Americans. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 6:51 In a world full of surveillance, artist Trevor Paglen stares back By Jeffrey Brown When artist Trevor Paglen looks up at the night sky, there's beauty and wonder, but also a planet completely transformed by humans into a "landscape of surveillance." His new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, “Sites Unseen,” offers a… Continue watching
Feb 10 Trump accuses Democrats of playing politics with memo By Jonathan Lemire and Chad Day, Associated Press President Donald Trump is explaining his decision not to declassify a Democratic memo, saying the document is “very political” and needs heavy redactions. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 2:46 Lawmakers call for changes to surveillance act By PBS News Hour 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… Continue watching
Nov 21 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time 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. Continue reading
Apr 22 Senators seek data on Americans caught up in surveillance 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. Continue reading
Apr 04 Full context: Susan Rice answers questions about Trump transition spying allegations By Daniel Bush 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. Continue reading
Feb 13 Why these librarians are protesting Trump’s executive orders 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. Continue reading