by Erin Bacon | Mar 27, 2016 | Campaign 2016
WASHINGTON – Democrats are often praised for their cutting-edge data collection techniques but the massive databases they use also have created problems. The centralized collection leaves years of information vulnerable to misuse, analysts say. The exclusive use of...
by Erin Bacon | Mar 16, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON- Stopping massive cyber assaults on infrastructure, similar to the December attack in Ukraine that caused a widespread loss of electricity, will require a dual effort by the public and private sector, security experts said Wednesday. Partnerships...
by Erin Bacon | Mar 2, 2016 | Topics
[rev_slider alias=”Bacon 1″][/rev_slider] First lady Michelle Obama and second lady Jill Biden spoke at a Women’s History Month celebration on Capitol Hill Wednesday. They joined House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Cathy...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 24, 2016 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON- In the midst of a legal battle between Apple and the FBI over bypassing encryption in a terrorist’s iPhone, two lawmakers are readying a bill to create a digital security commission that would help decide how the government investigates terrorism on...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 23, 2016 | Campaign 2016, Immigration, Politics
WASHINGTON — More than 13.1 million Latinos may cast votes in the primary and general elections this year, a record high that could be the difference in swing states such as Colorado, Nevada and Texas, according to a projection by the National Association for...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 17, 2016 | Immigration
WASHINGTON- The trickle of Syrian refugees into the United States has gone smoothly so far, making the country the best equipped to lead Europe on the refugee crisis, according to migration experts. European countries are divided on how to handle refugees...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 10, 2016 | Health & Science, Living, Politics
WASHINGTON – Better police training and specialized criminal justice procedures could cut down on the disproportionately high numbers of mentally ill people who wind up in the nation’s courts and jails, several criminal justice experts told a Senate committee...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 3, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Refugees coming into the U.S. go through a lengthy screening process that for a select few has included checking social media posts, but soon all refugees’ tweets, Instagrams and other social posts may be checked, according to national security...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 2, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Big-city police departments have special units for responding to terrorist attacks, but community police departments could be key to preventing future attacks – and they need more money, according to law enforcement experts like former Boston...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 1, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON– The Pentagon’s proposal to expand coverage for transgender service members raises questions about the government’s responsibility for the process of transitioning from one sex to another, Rep. Mac Thornberry said Monday. Thornberry, chairman of the...
by Erin Bacon | Jan 20, 2016 | Politics
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Donald Trump has joined a growing list of Republican presidential candidates courting the young conservative vote at Liberty University. Around 9,000 students listened to Trump speak Monday for an MLK Day event at the conservative Christian...
by Erin Bacon | Jan 13, 2016 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON- Rep. Mac Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services committee, said Wednesday he would support a congressional authorization for the use of military force against ISIS, a step requested by President Barack Obama in his State of the Union address....
