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Operator Of Drone That Crashed At White House Works At Intelligence Agency

3:10pm January 28, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency said one of its employees was operating the quad copter that crashed Monday on the grounds of the executive mansion. The worker was off duty at the time.

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'Quad Copter' Flew Into, Crashed On White House Grounds, Secret Service Says

3:34pm January 26, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The agency says the person who had been operating the device reported that it crashed after they lost control. The White House says the device posed no threat.

A review panel says changes are needed at the Secret Service — along with a better fence at the White House. Here, members of the Secret Service Uniformed Division stand in front of the White House.

In List Of Changes For Secret Service, A New Fence Comes First

7:46pm December 18, 2014

by Bill Chappell

An independent review panel calls for changes ranging from a better fence at the White House to a new approach to training and leadership within the Secret Service.

Senator Harry Reid of Nev. on Tuesday, walks to one of his final meetings as the Senate Majority Leader. In January, Republicans take over the majority.

Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover

4:27am December 17, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

Lawmakers in the Senate approved an extension of tax breaks and confirmed 12 more judicial nominees, but a terrorism insurance bill didn't survive the night.

President Obama, joined by his daughters Malia, right, and Sasha, center, speaks at the White House, in Washington during the presidential turkey pardon ceremony on Wednesday.

GOP Staffer Resigns After Comments About Obama Daughters

2:58pm December 01, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Elizabeth Lauten criticized the first daughters for their actions and appearance during a Thanksgiving Day turkey pardon last week.

The White House is backing the Internet.

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The White House Is Backing Strong Open Internet Rules

3:34pm November 10, 2014

by Elise Hu

President Obama is calling on rule-makers to reclassify broadband as a public utility. It would give the FCC much broader authority to stop "fast lanes" and "slow lanes" to the Internet.

Megan Smith is the new U.S. chief technology officer.

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From Silicon Valley To White House, New U.S. Tech Chief Makes Change

1:13pm November 07, 2014

by Elise Hu

Former Google X executive Megan Smith started this month as the U.S. chief technology officer. She's only the third person to have the job.

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Russia Reportedly Suspected In Hack Of White House Network

12:43pm October 29, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The breach of the unclassified network is thought to be a state-sponsored effort, and The Washington Post reports that Russia is considered the most likely culprit.

A Secret Service police officer walks outside the White House in Washington on Thursday.

Second White House Fence Jumper Had Been Arrested Before

7:59pm October 23, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Dominic Adesanya, 23, has been charged with two misdemeanors. Adesanya was stopped on the White House lawn by two Secret Service dogs.

Contractor With Criminal History And Gun Was Allowed On Elevator With Obama

11:32pm September 30, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The security lapse happened when President Obama visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. The incident continues to raise questions about the Secret Service's efficacy.