U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on July 8. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Ron Wyden, D-Ore., fears the regulations have a major loophole and don't cover enough repressive governments’ agencies.
Oct 31, 2024
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Tim Starks
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