Tag: Watchdog

A State Department spokeswoman said officials searched unsuccessfully for Bryan Pagliano's email folder, but noted the search was inconclusive. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

State Dept. denies being unable to find Clinton aide’s emails

Sarah Bedford · May 10, 2016 2:11 pm

Bryan Pagliano has reportedly accepted an immunity deal with the FBI in exchange for information about the private email server used by Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Clinton aide’s placement in State office confused workers

Sarah Bedford · May 10, 2016 1:48 pm

"Congress writes the rules and they write themselves out of being accountable," Earnest said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Watchdog group sues White House for FOIA obstruction

Rudy Takala · May 10, 2016 5:42 am

"I really don't want to talk about an ongoing inquiry right now," Blumenthal said. (AP File Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Blumenthal declines to say whether he’s been interviewed in Clinton email probe

Sarah Bedford · May 10, 2016 1:07 am

State Dept. says it can’t find emails from Clinton’s IT aide

State Dept. says it can’t find emails from Clinton’s IT aide

Rudy Takala · May 9, 2016 6:30 pm

Twitter is working on a policy for cryptocurrency ads following a decision by social media giants Google and Facebook to ban them amid growing fraud concerns.

National Security

Twitter reportedly cuts off intel agencies from surveillance tool

Rudy Takala · May 9, 2016 4:55 pm

Is online free speech under attack?

Is online free speech under attack?

Rudy Takala · May 9, 2016 4:01 am

Tom Emmer in April proposed the Firearm Due Process Protection Act, which would define how the FBI is required to treat consumers who fail the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. (AP Photo)

Republican lawmaker taking on the FBI to protect your gun rights

Rudy Takala · May 9, 2016 4:01 am

"Right now, you can go to a Starbucks or hotel or any place that has Wi-Fi, and if you accidentally log on to a hacker's spoofed network, then every protection that we get goes out the window," said Rep. Ted Lieu. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Lawmaker: Congress is in the ‘dark ages’ on cybersecurity

Rudy Takala · May 9, 2016 4:01 am

CBO: Federal tax receipts hit record $1.9 trillion, but spending still tops

CBO: Federal tax receipts hit record $1.9 trillion, but spending still tops

Rudy Takala · May 9, 2016 1:05 am

Joseph DiGenova believes Clinton will have a difficult time avoiding charges. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Expert: Clinton unlikely to be indicted, but she shouldn’t be celebrating

Rudy Takala · May 7, 2016 4:01 am

"All I can say is, I'm deeply concerned about the legislation that is now being formed." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

McCain slams upcoming veterans affairs bill

Sarah Bedford · May 6, 2016 10:02 pm