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ASSOCIATED PRESS Senators Take Aim at Encryption in Wake of Paris Attacks
Lawmakers are investigating whether encryption allowed the attackers to keep their communications covert.
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Photo by Jordan Strauss/AP Images for T-Mobile Why Net-Neutrality Activists Hate T-Mobile’s Free Video Plan
T-Mobile will let customers watch Netflix without burning through their data plans, but does that violate net neutrality?
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shutterstock.com Congress Made It Easier for Student-Debt Collectors to Robocall Your Cell Phone
Ed Markey, Bernie Sanders, and other senators are fighting to repeal the new exception to robocalling rules.
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ACLU EU Urges Protection for “Human Rights Defender” Snowden
“Our position has not changed,” the White House said. “Mr. Snowden is accused of leaking classified information and faces felony charges here in the United States.”
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Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC Universal FCC Chief Vows to Require “Equal Time” on TV for Candidates
Donald Trump will go on "Saturday Night Live" next month, which could result in TV time for his rivals.
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AP Images FCC Slashes "Unjust" Prison Phone Rates
Federal regulators overrode Republican opposition to cap phone rates for prisoners.
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Shutterstock.com Feds: House Bill Could Make Cars More Vulnerable to Hackers
Republicans want to boost the security and privacy of connected cars, but regulators say their bill would backfire.
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shutterstock.com House Votes to Give Privacy Rights to Foreigners
Lawmakers are trying to quell the international backlash over NSA spying.
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National Journal The FCC Is Offering a New York TV Station $900 Million to Go Off the Air
The government plans to sell broadcast licenses to cellular carriers to boost smartphone speeds.
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Getty Images FCC’s Plan to Regulate Internet TV Faces Growing Backlash
A top House Democrat opposes the agency’s plan to treat streaming video like cable television.
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Chris McKay AFP/Getty Drone Company Faces $1.9 Million Fine for Unsanctioned Flights
The FAA has proposed its largest ever fine of a company for unauthorized drone flights.
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National Journal NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights of Millions, EU Court Rules
By throwing out a key international agreement, the ruling delivers a blow to global tech companies.
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National Journal FTC Chief Calls for “Targeted” Regulation of Uber, Airbnb
Edith Ramirez is taking a cautious step to rein in “sharing economy” apps.
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Yvonne Hemsey AFP/Getty Cable Companies Enlist Local Charities to Lobby for Mega-Merger
Charter, Time Warner, and Bright House are getting some help from nonprofits in their bid for FCC approval.
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Thomas Trutschel AFP/Getty Republicans Question Constitutionality of Obama’s Plan to Give Up Internet Authority
Is the Obama administration trying to turn over federal “property” to the international community?
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SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images Can the U.S. Trust China to Stop Stealing Business Secrets?
Obama threatened sanctions, but proving responsibility for a cyberattack will be difficult.
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Bloomberg AFP/Getty Senators Drop Bid to Force Facebook, Twitter to Report "Terrorist Activity"
Ron Wyden was blocking a vote on an intelligence bill over the controversial provision.
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Mark M. Lawrence/CORBIS Why Police and Firefighters Struggle to Communicate in Crises
A maddening tale of what happened when Washington got its hands on a good idea.
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National Journal FTC Changes How It Polices 'Unfair' Business Practices
The new policy could alter how the commission looks at potential antitrust violations by Apple, Google, and other tech companies.
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National Journal Thousands Beg FCC for Net Neutrality Crackdown
Consumers vent to regulators about slow Internet, high prices, and data caps.
