Spying

Patriot Act author: NSA spying and data mining ‘an abuse of that law’

Barbara Boland · June 3, 2015 9:03 pm

The White House urged the Senate to make sure recently expired key provisions of the Patriot Act are not immobile for long. (AP Photo)

National Security

Senate bucks McConnell, passes House spy bill 67-32

Susan Ferrechio · June 3, 2015 1:39 am

"The determined effort to fulfill campaign promises by the president back in 2008 reflects an inability to adapt to the current threat that we have right now," Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

McConnell takes on Obama after losing spy amendment fight

Susan Ferrechio · June 2, 2015 9:27 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: The public v. the NSA

Washington Examiner · June 2, 2015 5:00 pm

While Paul's amendments might win support from some Senate lawmakers, a Paul aide acknowledged it is "extremely unlikely" they will be considered. (AP Photo)Â

Paul wants eight amendments to spy law legislation

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 5:39 pm

Patriot Act lapses, extending it difficult

National Security

Patriot Act lapses, extending it difficult

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 11:14 am

The indictment brought against Rezaian charges that he collected sensitive information regarding Iranian "internal and foreign policy" and then later handed it over to "individuals with hostile intent." (AP Photo)Â

State’s reaction to WaPo reporter’s spy trial in Iran: ‘We continue to monitor this’

Pete Kasperowicz · May 26, 2015 6:22 pm

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., walks to a luncheon with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

GOP senator: NSA threat to shutter spy program ‘disingenuous’

Sarah Bedford · May 23, 2015 8:47 pm

Rand Paul wounds spy bill, vows to permanently kill

Rand Paul wounds spy bill, vows to permanently kill

Barbara Boland · May 23, 2015 5:23 pm

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., walks to a luncheon with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Top GOP senator introduces compromise plan to reform domestic spying program

Susan Ferrechio · May 22, 2015 7:24 pm

Sen. Rand Paul, a candidate for president, stood on the floor and spoke at length about his opposition to NSA spying. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

New York Times praises Rand Paul on NSA

Eddie Scarry · May 22, 2015 6:39 pm

In Friday floor remarks, McConnell said the USA Freedom Act does not mandate that the telecom companies hold onto the information the NSA may eventually seek. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McConnell calls for two-month spy law extension

Susan Ferrechio · May 22, 2015 3:28 pm