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Pema Levy is a senior politics reporter. Before joining the International Business Times, Pema covered the 2012 elections at Talking Points Memo and wrote about politics at The American Prospect magazine. Please send tips and comments to p.levy[at]ibtimes.com.

After NSA Leaks, ACLU Lawsuit Could Be Tip Of The Iceberg

Edward Snowden's leak of sweeping NSA surveillance has opened provisions of the Patriot Act to legal scrutiny for the first time.

Loopholes Exclude Intelligence Contractors Like Snowden From Whistleblower Protections

Unlike their U.S. government employees, intelligence contractors lack whistle-blower protections -- which could make leaks more common.

NSA Leaks Raises Questions About Dark World Of Government Contracting

The leak of NSA documents from a contract employee raises questions about the role of private firms in gathering intelligence.

NSA Leaks: Will Americans Accept More US Government Intrusions?

Now that Americans are learning about the extent of the U.S. government's surveillance activities, they might accept these intrusive tactics.

Rep. Peter King, R-NY, is seen in an undated photo provided by the website of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

NSA Whistleblower Revealed: Congressman Calls For Extradition Of Edward Snowden

U.S. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., has called for NSA leaker Edward Snowden to be prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law."

Obama Failed To Reign In Surveillance - Can Any President?

As a candidate, Obama promised not to compromise civil liberties, but as president, he defends broad governmental surveillance programs.

NSA Surveillance Program: Is Obama Or Congress To Blame?

Congress may have been aware of the massive data collection, but the administration may have taken its authority beyond what was intended.

NSA Phone Records Program Divides Patriot Act Supporters

The revelation that the U.S. government collects phone records of millions of Americans under the Patriot Act has divided the law's supporters.

White House Defends Verizon Phone Records Order As "Critical Tool"

The Obama administration said its mass collection of phone records is a critical tool in protecting against terror threats, AP reported.

Republicans' Latest Comments On Women Show Party Is Still In The 'Ice Age'

Despite trying to repair the GOP's image with women, recent comments from some Republicans show the effort is still a work in progress.

Two More IRS Officials Placed On Administrative Leave

In yet another blow to the IRS, two more agency officials were placed on administrative leave Wednesday for accepting gifts at a conference.

Americans Not Holding Obama Responsible For Administration Scandals, Poll Finds

President Obama's approval rating is holding steady because Americans are not blaming him for the 3 scandals rocking his administration.

Susan Rice Unlikely To Alter Obama's Foreign Policy As National Security Adviser

The new national security adviser won't be a lot different from her predecessor Tom Donilon, experts say.

Obama Dares GOP To Filibuster With Judicial Nominations To D.C. Circuit

The nomination of three judges to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals essentially dares Republicans to filibuster the appointments.

Christie Sets Special Election For Lautenberg’s Seat For October

Facing a battle with Democrats, the New Jersey governor set a special election to fill Sen. Frank Lautenberg's Senate seat for October.

Gerritson Becky Wetumpka Tea Party Wash DC June2013

IRS Hearing: Democrats Say Government Targeting A Problem Under Bush, Too

Two Democrats at Tuesday's IRS hearing pushed back against the idea that targeting tea party groups was a White House plot.

Immigration Reform: Rubio's Border Security Push At Odds With Latino Voters

As Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., pushes for stronger border security measures, a new poll finds that Latino voters oppose a border-first strategy.

IRS Scandal: Internal Rifts As GOP Takes On Agency This Week

As House Republicans prepare for their second hearing of the week on the IRS scandal, one top Republican's attacks on the president created a rift in his party.

Chris Christie Faces Tough Political Choices In Replacing Sen. Frank Lautenberg

New Jersey's governor faces tough political choices in replacing Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg. One name for all: Cory Booker.

Americans Pessimistic About Passage Of Immigration Reform, Poll Finds

Hispanic voters were more optimistic than white respondents, and black voters were the most optimistic.

Obama Launches Showdown With Republicans Over Student Loan Rates

The president called on Congress to stop federal student loan interest rates from doubling, setting the stage for a showdown with the GOP.

Grassley Says D.C. Circuit's Not Busy: Is He Right?

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, says the D.C. Circuit doesn't need more judges, but experts aren't convinced.

Obama’s Approval Rating Takes A Hit After IRS Scandal

The president's poll numbers took a hit as he deals with scandals in his administration, a new Quinnipiac University poll found.

In Push For Keystone XL Pipeline, TransCanada Hires Lobbyists With Administration Ties

In their drive for the Keystone XL pipeline, TransCanada and Alberta signed up firms with ties to the Obama administration.

Holder Reaches Out To Media Amid New Round Of Inquiries

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is trying to make peace with the media, amid new questions about his role in obtaining a Fox News reporter's emails.