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Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Kash Patel is seen in the Capitol near a meeting on the administration’s use of FISA authority on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Alex Kent/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The surveillance law Congress can’t quit — and can’t explain

Congress overhauled Section 702 in 2024 with 56 changes. Now, as the law nears expiration, supporters and critics can’t even agree on what the numbers show.

Apr 17, 2026 By Tim Starks

Amy Edwards demonstrated against the live entertainment ticket industry outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 24 as the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony about the impact of the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Live Nation blames bots and an ‘attack’ for Taylor Swift fiasco

The company blamed a "bot attack" for crippling ticket sales for the Swift tour as it defends accusations of anti-competitive behavior.

Jan 24, 2023 By AJ Vicens