A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.
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The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.
The Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.
Don’t Call the New Federal Gun Law a Gun Law
Democratic senators lacked actionable gun data for their negotiations—so they passed mental health reform instead.
Congress Might Pass an Actually Good Privacy Bill
A bill with bipartisan support might finally give the US a strong federal data protection law.
How to Watch the Final January 6 Committee Hearing Live
The House committee’s investigation covering the deadly riot at the US Capitol will be streamed online for free—no subscription required.
The January 6 Insurrection Hearings Are Just Heating Up
The US House committee has already uncovered a more organized and sinister plot than many imagined. But history suggests the worst may be yet to come.
The Most Intriguing Launches at MWC 2022 Weren’t Phones
Laptops and 2-in-1 devices were out in force at the Mobile World Congress convention in Barcelona. And they stole the show.
The Most Exciting Phones From MWC 2022
From cheap and cheerful to expensive foldables, we’ve rounded up the most interesting phones from Mobile World Congress.
The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn’t Ready for It
In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.