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NSA contractor accused of stealing top secret government info Three years after the Edward Snowden leaks, the FBI has arrested another National Security Agency contractor. They’re investigating whether 51-year-old Harold T. Martin stole and leaked classified computer codes used to hack foreign governments. It’s not clear what Martin might’ve done with the information or why he would’ve taken it, but this could be a big embarrassment to the NSA, and one that raises questions about the role of its contractors.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why is Trump so behind on filling staff jobs, establishing concrete policies? Yesterday Donald Trump signed a “decision memo” to revamp the air traffic control system. But there was little legislative detail in the plan. There’s not much to other splashy announcements from the White House, including tax cuts and the arms deal with Saudi Arabia. And hundreds of positions are unfilled in federal agencies.
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Previewing James Comey's blockbuster testimony Former FBI director James Comey testifies Thursday in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, but his opening statement has been released. In it, he says he felt pressured by Donald Trump to declare loyalty to him and publicly clear him of any wrongdoing in the Russia investigation.