The father of a journalist who was murdered in 2015 is pushing for Congress to pass legislation that would prevent Google and other tech companies from invoking a federal law that allows them to avoid liability for “moment of death” videos.
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The parents of Christopher Allen, a 26-year-old British-American freelance journalist killed while covering the civil war in South Sudan, said at a vigil Monday on the two-year anniversary of his death that the South Sudanese government should be forced to provide answers on how Allen died.
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Over 46 veterans, most of whom were from Illinois, flew to Washington to visit war memorials and rekindle memories of their service. William Walker, 94, an African American World War II veteran, shared his story.
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Clarion Project hosts its Preventing Violent Extremism training program at the National Press Club.
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Cybersecurity experts have warned that a recent House bill that could give businesses the power to counter cyberattacks outside their own computer networks is fraught with risks and legal pitfalls.
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Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller III told two House committees in 7 hours of testimony that his office’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election “is not a witch hunt.”
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Female veterans face unique challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. While all veterans face challenges, issues are compounded for women because of cultural stereotypes and the gender pay gap.
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To counter Iran’s growing influence in the Middle East, experts from the State Department and the Pentagon say that the U.S. must maintain a strong diplomatic and military presence in neighboring Iraq.
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As Robert Mueller’s testimony looms, the House Judiciary Committee is holding a series of hearings to learn more about the Mueller report and possible offenses by President Donald Trump. Friday’s hearing focused on Congress’ constitutional authority and ability to hold the president accountable.
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More than 250 people listened to a live reading of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report Thursday, with dozens of performers reading bite-sized chunks.
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