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Trump Took ‘National Defense Information’ to His Beach Club, Affidavit Says
The heavily redacted affidavit lays out the justification for the controversial FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property earlier this month.
Trump is Being Investigated for Potentially Violating the Espionage Act
Former prosecutors said the Espionage Act—which has been used in the past to target Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning—is no joke.
Julian Assange Could Barely Say His Own Name at His Latest Extradition Hearing
"I can't think properly," he told the judges.
Julian Assange Just Moved a Step Closer to Extradition to the U.S.
The British Home Secretary has signed an extradition request. Now, Assange and the U.S. are gearing up for a heated legal battle.
Julian Assange Is So Sick He Can’t Appear in Court Via Video Link
Assange’s mother accused the U.K. government of ”unlawfully slowly killing my son."
How Julian Assange's arrest could test the First Amendment
If the U.S. charges Assange under the Espionage Act, it could put journalistic methods on trial.
Eric Holder Now Says Edward Snowden Performed 'Public Service' in Leaking Documents
When he was attorney general, Holder wasn't a fan of the NSA leaker. Now that he's out of government, he's saying something he could never have said back then.
Eric Holder Hints at Possible Deal to Bring Edward Snowden Back to the US
The former attorney general admitted that the NSA leaks "spurred a necessary debate," and suggested a deal could be struck between the whistleblower and the DOJ.
Petraeus Gets Wrist Slap for Sharing CIA Intel as Other Leakers Face Harsh Sentences
Petraeus receives probation and a fine while others have been labeled "traitors," charged with espionage and served time in prison.
Snowden Has Always Been 'Ready' to Return to the US
Snowden's Russian lawyer reiterated his desire to come home, but only if he is guaranteed a fair and open trial.
The First US Official to Resign Over Afghanistan Is Fighting to Help Whistleblowers
After Matthew Hoh's critical resignation letter was published, he was frozen out of Washington and became suicidal. Now he's trying to help whistleblowers have an easier time.
How the Espionage Act of 1917 Became a Law Against Whistleblowing
The Espionage Act, passed during WWI, is being used against Manning, Snowden and other whistleblowers.