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James Oliphant

James Oliphant
James Oliphant has covered politics, government, and legal affairs for most of his journalism career. Before joining National Journal, he was a correspondent covering the 2012 presidential campaign for the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, and also worked as a congressional and legal affairs reporter for those newspapers.
Emerging Tech

5 Things to Know About the NSA Court Ruling

Technology is moving faster than the law.

  • By James Oliphant, National Journal
Digital Government

How Much Is a Life Worth?

Ken Feinberg, the man tasked with compensating victims after a devastating tragedy, knows the answer—and it’s rarely the same.

  • By James Oliphant, National Journal