U.S. Capitol Attack
A New Bill Seeks to Prevent the Secret Service from Withholding Records from its Watchdog
“While I share the concerns of my colleagues about the actions of the current inspector general, it is also clear the Secret Service tried to impede the inspector general’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.
Privacy Advocates Connect Capitol Attack to Need for Data Protection Legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden joined citizen groups calling for limits on data collection as a way around an impasse over regulating free speech.
Senator Questions TikTok, FBI and DHS Over Spread of Extremist Content
The requests are part of ongoing investigations into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Lawmakers Demand Documents From Many Agencies on Jan. 6 Preparation and Response
Information will include how agencies deployed resources and potentially impeded the presidential transition.
Review Board Upholds Facebook’s Ban on Trump—For Now
The board left the decision on whether to ban Trump permanently up to the tech company.
6 Questions Officials Still Haven’t Answered After Weeks of Hearings on the Capitol Attack
The continuing questions surrounding the attack have prompted calls for a more sustained inquiry than has so far taken place.
FBI Director Says Extremists Flocking to Encrypted Apps Poses New Challenges
Christopher Wray told lawmakers tech companies are the ones making policies about encryption.
Democratic Lawmakers Call Out TV Companies Over Misinformation Spread
The pair asked cable, satellite and streaming TV companies about conspiracy-related content ahead of a Feb. 24 hearing.
Senate Requests Intel on Capitol Attack
The lawmakers want timelines and operational details from 22 government agencies and offices leading up to the Jan. 6 breach of the building.
As Secret Service Deploys to Federal Buildings, Employees Across the Country Are Warned to Stay Away
Security concerns in the run up to the inauguration have agencies taking special precautions.
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
FBI Opens 160 Cases on Capitol Riot with More Expected
The bureau is combing through more than 100,000 pieces of digital media and expects to open more cases for a range of crimes including murder, sedition and theft of national security information.
Lawmaker Urges Tech Companies to Save Posts, Metadata From Jan. 6 Insurrection
Sen. Mark Warner sent letters to 11 wireless communication and social media companies asking them to get ready to hand over content for legal proceedings.
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Major Social Media Networks Freeze Trump Accounts for Final Days of Term
Some lawmakers said tech companies did too little, too late.
Capitol Riot Opens Congress to Potential IT Compromise
Experts weigh in on the IT security implications after violent rioters stormed Congressional offices, gaining access to unsecured computers and stealing devices.
FBI Calls for Photos, Videos of Insurrectionists at the Capitol
The Department of Justice said some participants will be charged in connection with the riots.
OPM Failed to Issue Guidance for D.C. Federal Workers During Insurrection
There was substantial warning ahead of the arrival of the group that violently stormed the U.S. Capitol seeking to overturn the results of the presidential election.
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
Twitter, Facebook Temporarily Block Trump’s Accounts
Tech executives also called for Congress to move forward with certifying the election.
