Threats
Snowden Says the NSA Shut Down Syria's Internet
In a new interview, the fugitive leaker claims the NSA inadvertently took down Syria’s Internet during its prolonged civil war. By Dustin Volz
Ideas
The U.S. Needs More Drones
The threat from terrorism is changing in ways that make intelligence collection all the more important. By Paul Scharre
Policy
The CIA Can’t Hack Senate Computers Because They Own Them, Experts Say
It’s not hacking because the CIA provided the system, network drive, search tool and classified documents for the Senate. By Aliya Sternstein
Threats
Russia Gives Edward Snowden a 3-Year Residency Permit
The NSA leaker is granted a residence permit to stay freely in Russia for the next three years. By Dustin Volz
Business
It's Official: There Is a New Edward Snowden
The U.S. government has confirmed that there is another leaker of surveillance secrets, according to CNN. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Why Is the CIA Torture Report Still Secret?
The intelligence agency's behavior is enough for even people who dislike leaks to see the need for a whistleblower. By Conor Friedersdorf
Threats
The No-Fly List Has Grown Tenfold Under Obama
Classified documents also show that 680,000 people are listed in a much larger Terrorist Screening Database. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Ron Paul Says Bring Edward Snowden Home
With Snowden’s asylum in Russia in limbo, the former House member is pushing for the clemency option. By Dustin Volz
Threats
Getting on a U.S. Military Base Will Now Include an FBI Background Check
In the wake of the Fort Hood and Washington Navy Yard shooting, the Defense Department will now check IDs against the FBI’s criminal database. By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
CIA's Amazon-Built Cloud Just Went Live
The intelligence community's ambitious project to improve intelligence-sharing all 17 agencies is now akin to a freight train accelerating down the tracks. By Frank Konkel
Policy
Does John Brennan Know Too Much to Be Fired?
If the Senate doesn't act now to rein in the CIA, what will it take? By Conor Friedersdorf
Policy
Sen. Mark Udall Calls for Resignation of CIA Director John Brennan
This comes after news that the spy agency had hacked into Senate computers. By Dustin Volz
Policy
CIA Admits to Hacking Senate Computers
In a sharp and sudden reversal, the CIA acknowledged it improperly tapped into the computers of Senate staffers reviewing Bush-era torture practices. By Dustin Volz
Threats
How 'Game of Thrones' Will Predict the Next Bin Laden
Targeting the next terrorist mastermind is a lot like a close watch of 'Game of Thrones.' By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Want to Be the Next Intelligence Whistleblower? You May Want to Wait
Even the director of national intelligence admits there are inadequate safeguards for officials who want to bring attention to wrongdoing. By Conor Friedersdorf
Policy
Senate Thinks It May Have the NSA Reform Bill Everyone Can Agree On
Uniting the White House, tech companies, and privacy groups has proven nearly impossible so far. Will the Senate's latest attempt this week be any different? By Dustin Volz
Science & Tech
The CIA Fears the Internet of Things
The battleground of tomorrow is everywhere at once. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
How Technology Is Unraveling the Clues of Flight MH17
A look at the technology helping piece together what happened to Flight MH17 in Ukraine. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
How the CIA Partnered With Amazon and Changed Intelligence
Amazon is building a cloud for the intelligence community that could bridge the sort of gaps that preceded the 9/11 attacks. By Frank Konkel
Science & Tech