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Illustration on the abuse of citizens' rights under current government surveillance laws by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

ABIGAIL HALL: A better Patriot Act

By Abigail R. Hall

Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz goes before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee a day after he faulted the department for disregard of public safety in "Operation Fast and Furious," the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' program that allowed hundreds of guns to reach Mexican drug gangs, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Patriot Act allowed FBI to obtain bulk info on people not being investigated: DOJ IG report

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

FBI Director James B. Comey asked Congress this week to make sure Section 215 and two other parts of the Patriot Act, also slated to expire at the end of the month, are preserved. Those other powers include the ability to target lone wolf actors and to switch wiretaps if suspects switch their phones. (Associated Press)

FBI admits Patriot Act snooping powers didn’t crack any major terrorism cases

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

Drug Enforcement Administration telecommunications specialist Glen Glover leaves court in New York, Wednesday, May 20, 2015. were arrested Wednesday on charges they flouted their duties by running a lucrative strip club in New Jersey where prostitution was captured on security video. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)

DEA agents accused of helping run New Jersey strip club

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

Firearms evidence is on display during a news conference in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 9, 2013. Oregon senators have approved a bill requiring background checks on most private gun sales. (Jamie Francis/The Oregonian via AP) **FILE**

Obama administration: GOP to blame for shoddy gun regulation

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

A security researcher told federal agents he was able to hack into aircraft computer systems mid-flight numerous times through the in-flight entertainment systems, and at one point he caused a plane he was on to move sideways, according to an FBI agent's affidavit. (Associated Press)

Plane hacked, manipulated mid-flight, security researcher claims

By Carolyn Thompson - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Spy’s Son: The True Story of the Highest-Ranking CIA Officer Ever Convicted of Esp

By Joseph C. Goulden

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a deadly train derailment, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Philadelphia. The Amtrak train, headed to New York City, derailed and crashed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, killing at least six people and injuring dozens of others. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Amtrak train possibly hit with object before Philly derailment; FBI to investigate

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Security forces defend their headquarters against attacks by Islamic State extremists during sand storm in the eastern part of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, 115 kilometers (70 miles) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, May 14, 2015. Islamic State extremists tend to take advantage of bad weather when they attack Iraqi security forces positions, an Iraqi officer said. (AP Photo)

Islamic State supporter in Texas arrested

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Days of Rage: America’s Radical Underground, the FBI and the Forgotten Age of Revoluti

By Gary Anderson

Police officer salute during the funeral of Officer Wenjian Liu in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Jan. 4. Liu and his partner, officer Rafael Ramos, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself. (Associated Press)

Police officer deaths in the line of duty double as morale sinks to new low

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

Kelly Riddell has the Exclusive Washington Times Daily Briefing

Kelly Riddell has the Exclusive Washington Times Daily Briefing

Police officers salute as the procession for New York City Police officer Brian Moore passes after his funeral mass, Friday, May 8, 2015, at the St. James Roman Catholic church in Seaford, N.Y. The 25-year-old died Monday, two days after he was shot in Queens. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Police officer slayings surged 89 percent in 2014, FBI says

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

FBI crime scene investigators document evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland, Texas. Two men opened fire with assault weapons on police Sunday night who were guarding a contest for Muslim Prophet Muhammed cartoons. A police officer returned fire killing both men. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Garland, Texas, police chief: Memo wouldn’t have changed cartoon contest response

By Eva Ruth Moravec and Emily Schmall - Associated Press

FBI crime scene investigators document evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland, Texas. Two men opened fire with assault weapons on police Sunday night who were guarding a contest for Muslim Prophet Muhammed cartoons. A police officer returned fire killing both men. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Michael McCaul: ‘Terrorism has gone viral’ from Islamic State’s online recruitment

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

FBI Director James B. Comey. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Islamic State could soon execute 9/11-scale attack in U.S.; FBI warns local cops

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

FBI crime scene investigators document evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland, Texas. Two men opened fire with assault weapons on police Sunday night who were guarding a contest for Muslim Prophet Muhammed cartoons. A police officer returned fire killing both men. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

White House raises ‘lone wolf’ scenario in Texas attack

By Dave Boyer and Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

FBI crime scene investigators document the area around two deceased gunmen and their vehicle outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, Monday, May 4, 2015. Police shot and killed the men after they opened fire on a security officer outside the suburban Dallas venue, which was hosting provocative contest for Prophet Muhammad cartoons Sunday night. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Elton Simpson avoided no-fly list, received probation after judge threw out terrorism charge

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hung outside a hotel Nov. 7, 2012, during a U.S. presidential election event, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. (Associated Press) **FILE**

China linked to cyberattacks on U.S. companies used to beat censors: FBI

By Bill Gertz — Washington Free Beacon