Digital Government

Does the Patriot Act Justify NSA Surveillance? Law in Uncharted Territory as Deadlines Approaches

Will the Patriot Act mean something different if lawmakers renew it now that they know the full extent of NSA's spying?

Digital Government

Rand Paul Leads Charge to Kill Net Neutrality

The Republican presidential candidate is bucking both Silicon Valley and key members of his own party to try to repeal the FCC's rules.

Digital Government

FCC's Enforcement Bureau Cracks Down on Telecom Giants

In his first year on the job as chief of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, Travis LeBlanc has issued some of the largest fines in the agency's history.

Digital Government

The Legal War Over Net Neutrality Has Begun

Groups representing all the major cable and phone companies have filed lawsuits against the FCC's rules.

Digital Government

Republicans Push Fast-Track Bill to Kill Net Neutrality

While some lawmakers look for compromise, Rep. Doug Collins wants an immediate repeal of the FCC's controversial Internet rules.

Modernization

The First Net Neutrality Complaints Are Coming

At least one Internet backbone company is planning to complain to the FCC over network congestion.

Modernization

AT&T to Pay $25 Million for Failing to Stop Theft of Personal Information

FCC cracks down on the phone company after hundreds of thousands of customers had Social Security numbers and other information stolen.

Modernization

Feds Urged to Investigate YouTube App for Kids

In a complaint to FTC, consumer groups claim the YouTube ads are preying on children.

Digital Government

Senate to Investigate White House Role in Google's Antitrust Victory

FTC accidentally disclosed documents that are raising new questions about its decision not to sue Google in 2013.

Cybersecurity

House Advances Bill to Combat Cybertheft

This issue is a top priority for Obama, but Democrats worry the bill doesn’t do enough to protect private data.

Digital Government

Internet Providers Sue to Kill Net Neutrality

The first legal shots have been fired in the battle over Internet regulation.

Digital Government

In Wake of Net Neutrality, Republicans Take Aim at FCC’s Budget

The draft bill has sparked a partisan clash that could derail attempts to find a compromise on Internet regulation.

Digital Government

Republican: Net Neutrality Will 'Jeopardize the Open Internet'

All five FCC commissioners face questions from the Senate Commerce Committee.

Emerging Tech

FCC Chairman: 'No Secret Instructions' From Obama on Net Neutrality

Wheeler will testify Tuesday at the first of three high-profile congressional hearings on the agency's net-neutrality order.

Digital Government

FCC Finally Unveils Net-Neutrality Rules

The next step is the Federal Register—then federal court.

Digital Government

Cable and Telecom Giants Take FCC to Court Over Net Neutrality Rules

Here are three arguments cable and telecom giants are likely to use to try to kill the rules.

Cybersecurity

Obama's 'Privacy Bill of Rights' Gets Bashed from All Sides

The proposal aims to give consumers more control over their own information, but privacy advocates say it doesn't go far enough.

Digital Government

Is FCC Becoming Too Politicized?

In the wake of the historic net-neutrality decision, an independent agency is more polarized than ever.

Digital Government

It’s Official—FCC Enacts Expansive Net-Neutrality Rules

Obama backed the controversial Internet regulations, but Congress and the courts will have their say.