Andrew Blake

Epik, Gab’s newest domain provider, subpoenaed in wake of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Epik, a domain name provider that helped the controversial social network Gab return online this month, was subpoenaed afterwards by Pennsylvania's attorney general as part of an investigation launched in light of the platform's connection to suspected Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers.

November 9, 2018

Russian cybercrime suspect arrested in Bulgaria on U.S. hacking charges

Bulgarian police have arrested a Russian citizen wanted by U.S. authorities in connection with a federal cybercrime case, spurring a new custody dispute between Moscow and Washington.

November 9, 2018

China violated Obama-Xi cyber pact banning cyber-enabled economic espionage: NSA official

China has violated a bilateral agreement with the United States, reached during the Obama administration, that bans either country from conducting state-sponsored, cyber-enabled economic espionage against each other, a top U.S. National Security Agency official claimed Thursday.

November 8, 2018

Marijuana legalization outperforms Senate winners in Michigan, Missouri

Measures legalizing marijuana in Michigan and Missouri garnered more votes during Tuesday's midterms than Senate candidates elected in either state.

November 8, 2018

Beto O’Rourke’s former bandmate: ‘I can only hope you run for president’

Beto O'Rourke's former bandmate said he hopes the failed Senate candidate will run for higher office in spite of losing Tuesday's midterm election to Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican.

November 8, 2018

Neil Young rips Donald Trump over unauthorized use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ at rallies

Grammy Award-winning musician Neil Young lashed out at President Trump after hearing one of his songs played against his wishes during recent pre-midterm campaign rallies.

November 8, 2018

D.C. announces new effort to legalize marijuana sales after Democrats win control of House

District officials will revive efforts to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales within D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in the wake of Tuesday's midterm races resulting in Republicans losing control over Congress.

November 7, 2018

Ecuador denies receiving orders from abroad seeking Julian Assange, wanted WikiLeaks founder

Ecuador on Wednesday denied receiving any requests to extradite Julian Assange, addressing concerns keeping the self-exiled WikiLeaks publisher from leaving the nation's London embassy.

November 7, 2018

Instagram accounts active during midterms banned by Facebook over ties to Russian troll farm

Facebook said it removed dozens of Instagram accounts after a Russian website took credit for using them to meddle in the U.S. midterm races, albeit after voters had begun casting ballots.

November 7, 2018

Marijuana legalization measures approved by voters in three states

Voters approved ballot measures legalizing marijuana Tuesday in Michigan, Missouri and Utah, increasing the total number of states to pass laws permitting the plant for recreational and medicinal purposes to 10 and 33, respectively.

November 7, 2018

Tyler Nixon, lawyer for Roger Stone, testifies in Mueller probe over WikiLeaks connection: Report

Tyler Nixon, a lawyer for President Trump's former campaign adviser Roger Stone, said he was questioned by special counsel Robert Mueller's office as part of the Justice Department's investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, The Daily Caller reported Tuesday.

November 6, 2018

DHS logged scores of suspicious cyber incidents targeting election systems before midterms: Report

Federal officials logged scores of suspicious incidents targeting election infrastructure in the weeks prior to Tuesday's midterms, including attacks against voter registration databases and other efforts reminiscent of the 2016 race.

November 6, 2018

Marijuana legalization on the ballot in four states

Voters in four states are casting ballots on measures to legalize marijuana Tuesday, further testing the Trump administration's stance on the subject following the federal government's reversal of Obama-era law enforcement policies.

November 6, 2018

Treasury employee charged in leaks to evoke ‘see something, say something’ defense

Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards, a Department of Treasury employee charged with leaking financial documents related to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 election, intends to argue that the disclosures were well-intentioned, her attorney revealed Friday.

November 3, 2018

Roger Stone’s messages to Mueller witness investigated for potential obstruction: Reports

Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly considering whether President Trump's former campaign adviser Roger Stone interfered with the Justice Department's investigation into the 2016 race by sending potentially threatening messages to Randy Credico, a radio host and witness in the government's probe.

November 3, 2018

Lack of civility, negative tone has most Americans fearful of acts of violence, terrorism: Poll

Americans spanning both sides of the political spectrum overwhelmingly suspect a lack of civility witnessed prior to next week's midterms may result in future acts of violence or terrorism, the results of a recent poll revealed Friday.

November 3, 2018

Twitter purges over 10,000 bots for discouraging voting in midterms: Report

Twitter removed more than 10,000 automated accounts, or "bots," for posting messages purportedly sent by Democrats discouraging people from voting in next week's midterm races, Reuters reported Friday.

November 3, 2018

Joshua Schulte, former CIA coder, pleads not guilty to latest leak charges

Joshua Schulte, a former CIA employee suspected of leaking classified hacking tools to WikiLeaks, pleaded not guilty Friday to new counts related to allegedly leaking additional material while in custody awaiting trial for espionage.

November 2, 2018

Marijuana prosecutions down 94 percent in Manhattan after pot rules relaxed

Statistics released by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office suggest New York City has nearly stopped prosecuting marijuana cases since decriminalizing public use and possession Aug. 1.

November 2, 2018

FDA inadequately prepared to handle medical device hacks: HHS

Federal regulators are insufficiently prepared for the possibility of hackers wreaking havoc on medical devices like pacemakers and insulin pumps, a government watchdog has warned.

November 2, 2018