News & Commentary about National Security

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Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis meets with the United Arab Emirates' Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Jun 23, 2017

We're Demanding Answers on U.S. Involvement in Torture at Secret UAE Prison Network

Jun 21, 2017

If the Government Spied on You, How Would You Know?

Jun 21, 2017

Video: CIA Officials Forced to Testify About Torture Program

Jun 14, 2017

This Secret Court Opinion Reveals Mystery Tech Firm Challenged NSA Surveillance Order

Jun 13, 2017

The U.S. Intelligence Community Can Share Your Personal Information With Other Governments, and We’re Demanding Answers

Jun 7, 2017

Trump, Hypocritically, Moves to Make Temporary Surveillance Powers Permanent

Jun 2, 2017

Let’s Hold Jeff Sessions Accountable For His Role in Thwarting Justice

Jun 2, 2017

The Government Just Asked The Supreme Court to Revisit the Muslim Ban. Here’s What Comes Next.

May 23, 2017

Why the ACLU Has Called for an Investigation but Not Impeachment Now

May 22, 2017

This FBI Whistleblower and Former Undercover Agent Talks the Comey Firing, the Russia Investigation, and What We Can Expect From a Trump FBI