Obama calls NSA secret data gathering 'transparent' in PBS interview
President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them ...
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Drone strike comes despite transparency pledge
The drone attack that killed a Pakistan Taliban deputy leader this week was a clear signal that despite President Barack Obama's promise last week of ...
White House lawyer replacing retiring CIA deputy
CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell is stepping down and being replaced by White House lawyer Avril Haines, who will be the first woman to hold the ...
Edward Snowden: Whistleblower or double agent?
While some initially championed Edward Snowden, the 21st century mole holed up in Hong Kong, as a martyr, there also appears to be a growing backlash ...
NSA chief defends surveillance, says helped prevent terror more than 50 times since 9/11
The National Security Agency and Justice Department mounted a vigorous defense of the government's controversial surveillance efforts on Tuesday, ...
UNDER ATTACK:Lawmakers Slam Post 9-11 Terror Fighting Legislation
Inside NSA's Secret Utah Data CenterClapper Criticized for TestimonyACLU Sues Gov't Officials Over NSA Surveillance ProgramSenators Say ...
Mangled facts, secrecy brew confusion about NSA
Wondering what the U.S. government might know about your phone calls and online life? And whether all of this really helps find terrorists?
Ron Paul: US government may try to kill NSA whistleblower
Former Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.) told FOX Business Network that he fears the U.S. government may try to assassinate the whistleblower who leaked ...
Intel chief: NSA foiled dozens of terrorist plots
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of ...
CIA program will supply opposition forces with small arms
CIA program will supply opposition forces with small arms