July 25, 2024 at 01:25PM The US is seeking to prosecute Chinese immigrant Ping Li for allegedly acting as an agent for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) since 2012. He is accused of providing information on a wide range of topics ranging from cyberattacks to religious movements. The Department of Justice announced charges, highlighting … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 09:48PM House Republicans are set to make a second attempt at advancing a bill for reauthorizing a national security surveillance program, now proposing a shorter two-year extension in hopes of winning over GOP critics. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to find a compromise amidst growing skepticism, with some Republicans expressing support for … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 08:18AM A bill reauthorizing a national security surveillance program was blocked by conservative opposition, casting doubt on its future. Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempts to push it forward faced resistance from both parties, Who seek to balance security and privacy concerns. The Biden administration backs the bill, but its fate remains uncertain. … Read more
April 6, 2024 at 08:36AM Next week, the House will consider a bill to reauthorize the Section 702 surveillance program for national security, despite concerns about privacy. The program allows the US to collect foreign communications without a warrant. Reauthorization faces political resistance due to concerns about privacy and FBI abuses, with proposed changes to … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 12:09AM U.S. President Joe Biden’s Executive Order prohibits mass transfer of citizens’ personal data to countries of concern, including sensitive information like genomic, biometric, health, and financial data. The order aims to protect data from being exploited by threat actors and restrict access via commercial agreements. It comes amid concerns about … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 07:33PM The FBI is advocating to preserve FISA Section 702, stating its importance in combating cyber threats from China. However, concerns arise regarding warrantless surveillance of US persons’ data and potential abuse of power. The debate on reauthorization revolves around balancing national security needs with respecting constitutional rights, with differing views … Read more