Internet

The Obama administration should put the brakes on a transition of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority away from U.S. control scheduled to take place at the end of the month, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai said on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

FCC commissioner calls for pause on Internet transfer

Rudy Takala · September 21, 2016 10:53 pm

Ted Cruz tweeted his appreciation of a statement put out by the Trump campaign regarding control of the Internet. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Ted Cruz praises Donald Trump in tweet

Ryan Lovelace · September 21, 2016 10:03 pm

North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Deborah Ross proclaimed that residents of some parts of the state have worse broadband availability than residents of Ramallah in the West Bank. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

NC Dem Senate candidate: Broadband better in Ramallah

Al Weaver · September 21, 2016 6:07 pm

At a forum in New York City last week, Democratic FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel raised the specter of foreign influences entering American politics via the Internet. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

National Security

Dem offer: Shed your rights, we’ll keep you safe

Washington Examiner · September 21, 2016 12:00 pm

Ann Ravel, a Democrat who last year filled her agency's rotating chairmanship, has been criticized over claims that she supports regulating speech on the Internet. (AP Photo)

Regulator: Internet subjecting U.S. elections to foreign influence

Rudy Takala · September 19, 2016 4:11 pm

Critics have labeled the transfer an —œInternet surrender,—£ and say the ceding of U.S. control will allow more than 160 countries to have some influence over what is allowed and prohibited on the Internet.

GOP launches last-minute push to stop Obama from transferring control of the Internet

Susan Ferrechio · September 19, 2016 4:01 am

The 400 LinkNYC kiosks, which had been installed on sidewalks throughout the city, will have their web-browsing capacities disabled as officials look into whether there is a way to counter the abuse. (AP Photo)

NYC shuts down free Wi-Fi after porn complaints

Anna Giaritelli · September 14, 2016 10:55 pm

GAO said the American role in the Internet had been a —œstewardship—£ role. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)

National Security

GAO: America already lost its claim to the Internet

Rudy Takala · September 13, 2016 6:02 pm

A nonprofit representing tech and telecommunication companies like Google, Microsoft, and AT&T is warning Congress not to interfere with the planned transference of an organization that oversees key functions on the Internet, and says that effort would risk "alienating" America's allies. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

National Security

Tech group warns Congress: Don’t block Internet transfer

Rudy Takala · September 13, 2016 12:02 am

Totally Tubular

James Bologna · September 9, 2016 9:00 am

Trump supporters are almost 100 percent more likely to use politically incorrect language online than their pro-Clinton counterparts, according to a new study. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Study: Online Trump supporters ‘aren’t afraid to let curse words fly’

Daniel Chaitin · August 26, 2016 12:00 pm

Rep. Bob Goodlatte aims to end a long-running dispute between traditional retailers and online sellers. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republican introduces Internet sales tax framework

Joseph Lawler · August 25, 2016 8:54 pm