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‘El Chapo’s’ capture, trial show the limits of the kingpin strategy, experts say.

‘El Chapo’s’ capture, trial show the limits of the kingpin strategy, experts say.

by Adam Barnes | Dec 12, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — As Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the alleged leader of the ruthless Sinaloa drug cartel, shuttles between a federal prison and a courtroom for his trial on charges of  drug trafficking, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder, the violence his...
Minorities need encryption online to feel safe from government surveillance, experts say

Minorities need encryption online to feel safe from government surveillance, experts say

by Daniel Grimes | Nov 27, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON—Encryption technology may help you keep those racy Google searches private, but cybersecurity experts Tuesday said it also helps racial minorities, battered women and LGBTQ people by protecting their information from wrongdoers and connecting them with...
Pompeo Says Saudi Arabia Weapons Deal Will Go Foward

Pompeo Says Saudi Arabia Weapons Deal Will Go Foward

by Lucas Robinson | Nov 20, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that U.S. weapons deals with Saudi Arabia will be completed shortly after President Donald Trump’s statement that he is not convinced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was involved in the murder...

Regulations may not stop disinformation spread by artificial intelligence, experts say

by Daniel Grimes | Nov 14, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON—Artificial Intelligence is being used to spread disinformation through both sophisticated, complex manipulation as well as easily debunked efforts, but government regulation may not be able to stop these attacks, a cybersecurity expert said Wednesday....

The State Department doubles down on Iranian government

by Lucas Robinson | Nov 13, 2018 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday designated the son of Hezbollah’s leader as a “global terrorist” amid growing pressure by the Trump administration on the Iranian government. “The actions we’re announcing today are one more step in our campaign to...

Private company collections of personal data concern national security experts

by Patty Nieberg and Lucas Robinson | Nov 13, 2018 | Business & Tech, Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Americans concerned about government collection of their personal data should consider how much data is collected by private companies and what they do with it, according to the top lawyer for the National Security. “Consider how much information...
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