Politics and National Security

An American Family Saved Their Son From Joining ISIS, But He Might Go To Prison

By Adam Goldman, The Washington Post

Republicans Are Obsessed With Islamic Terrorists. Just Don't Ask Them To Name Any.

Presidential candidates talking about terrorism probably should be able to identify some actual terrorists.
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West Point Prof Argued 'Treasonous' Scholars Can Be Treated As The Enemy

An early draft of his article explicitly suggested the killing of law professors.
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Obama's Secret Elite Interrogation Squad May Not Be So Elite -- And Might Be Doomed

Obama created an elite interrogation group. No one knows if it's working.
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Guantanamo Detainees' Lawyers Are Skeptical That Obama Will Close The Prison

"There is this profound dissonance between what the administration is saying about its desire to close Guantanamo and what is it actually doing."
By David Rohde, Reuters

Chris Christie And Rand Paul Get In A Shouting Match Over Surveillance

The two presidential candidates went at it during the first GOP debate.
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U.S. Capitol Gyrocopter Landing Exposes Security Problems, Senate Report Finds

The stunt by Florida mailman Douglas Hughes showed the need for improved information-sharing and air security technology, the report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said.
By Reuters

Gigato Tries To Make Internet Access Affordable With Data Rebates

"Until the cost of data comes down, there needs to be some sort of solution that bridges the cost gap."
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New Federal Watchdog Has Dubious Track Record

James Holzer's public record on FOIA is cause for concern.
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ICE Refused To Release Child Vomiting Blood From Family Immigrant Detention

A gang threatened to kill Celina Gutiérrez Cruz's daughter. Fleeing for their lives and suffering from PTSD, they're now stuck in a Texas family detention center.
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