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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The First Net Neutrality Complaints Are Coming
At least one Internet backbone company is planning to complain to the FCC over network congestion.
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.
Feds Urged to Investigate YouTube App for Kids
In a complaint to FTC, consumer groups claim the YouTube ads are preying on children.
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.
'You're Playing God with the Internet!' Republican Shouts at FCC Chief
Rep. Louie Gohmert lashes out over net neutrality regulations.
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.
Internet Providers Sue to Kill Net Neutrality
The first legal shots have been fired in the battle over Internet regulation.
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.
Republican: Net Neutrality Will 'Jeopardize the Open Internet'
All five FCC commissioners face questions from the Senate Commerce Committee.
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.
FCC Finally Unveils Net-Neutrality Rules
The next step is the Federal Register—then federal court.
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.
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.
Is FCC Becoming Too Politicized?
In the wake of the historic net-neutrality decision, an independent agency is more polarized than ever.
It’s Official—FCC Enacts Expansive Net-Neutrality Rules
Obama backed the controversial Internet regulations, but Congress and the courts will have their say.
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