Siobhan Gorman

Wall Street Journal

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Intelligence reporter for the Wall Street Journal

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The State Department has issued a world-wide travel alert and it’s closing dozens of US embassies and consulates this Sunday in the Middle East and Africa.

US Issues Travel Alert, Citing Terror Threat

The State Department has issued a world-wide travel alert and it’s closing dozens of US embassies and consulates this Sunday in the Middle East and Africa.

from To the Point

When Edward Snowden revealed that Americans' phone calls and emails were being sucked up by government computers, the President called for a "national conversation."

Is Electronic Surveillance Out of Control?

When Edward Snowden revealed that Americans' phone calls and emails were being sucked up by government computers, the President called for a "national conversation."

from To the Point

Today, a new controversy may pit national security against personal privacy. The Guardian newspaper has published the order of a secret, so-called FISA court.

FISA Court Allows Phone Records Collection

Today, a new controversy may pit national security against personal privacy. The Guardian newspaper has published the order of a secret, so-called FISA court.

from To the Point

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Josh, Liz and Tim talk about Congress’ very stupid debt limit fight and Biden’s low approval rating.

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The LA City Council has passed a motion that aims to curb street racing.

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from Scheer Intelligence