Election Security Tested At Def Con
Thousands of hackers are gathered this weekend for the Def Con conference in Las Vegas. On their list of things to hack: voting equipment.
National Security
El Paso Mass Shooting Meant To Galvanize Other White Nationalists
Domestic extremism researchers say the manifesto linked to the El Paso shooter is intended as a call to arms to other white nationalists. Such explicit calls for violence are becoming more common.
Inside Saudi Arabia's Disinformation Campaign
A new investigation finds that Saudi Arabia is behind a disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting its enemies. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks to the report's researcher of Bellingcat.
A Foreign Service Officer Explains Why He's Resigning
NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with Chuck Park about his decision to quit the foreign service, because he said he could no longer be part of what he calls the "Complacent State."
New Intelligence Leadership
President Trump announced a new acting director of national intelligence as two top leaders prepare to leave.
Election Security At Def Con
The Def Con conference was once focused on hacker culture. But as election security has become a major focus, the conference is now filled with officials eager to work with the hacking community.
News Brief: Gun Legislation, Intelligence Leadership Changes, Jimmy Aldaoud
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will discuss measures aimed at addressing gun violence in September. Also, changes in national intelligence leadership.
Trump Names New Acting Director Of National Intelligence
President Trump named Joseph Maguire shortly after the deputy director of national intelligence resigned. Maguire is currently director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Recent Mass Shootings Raise Questions About Law Enforcement's Ability To Prevent Them
Recent shootings have raised questions about how law enforcement can prevent such attacks. The FBI says it's challenging to identify and investigate the evolving threat of domestic terrorism.
Ex-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Sues Over What He Calls Wrongful Firing
The former No. 2 leader of the FBI argues that his dismissal last year was groundless and that he was defamed by people in the Trump administration. He may still face criminal charges.