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Oliver Stone talks ‘Snowden’ movie, love, cyberwarfare & govt secrets (VIDEO) – RT
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Oliver Stone talks 'Snowden' movie, love, cyberwarfare & govt secrets (VIDEO)
RT Despite Edward Snowden's notoriety, rarely mentioned is how he became one of the biggest whistleblowers in US history. “Snowden” director Oliver Stone offers insight into who the former NSA contractor is, as well as what to expect in the age of … 'Snowden' stars return to Germany for European premiere 'Snowden' director, cast attend Munich film premiere (VIDEO) Summary – House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee |
Don’t pardon Snowden, lawmakers tell Obama
U.S. lawmakers are trying to stifle any hope that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden will receive a pardon. On Thursday, the House intelligence committee sent a letter to President Obama urging him to treat Snowden as a criminal.
“Mr. Snowden is not a patriot. He is not a whistleblower,” the letter said.
The letter was sent amid calls from tech leaders and liberal activists for Obama to pardon Snowden. The campaign, supported by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and celebrities including actor Daniel Radcliffe, argues that Snowden sparked an important debate about government mass surveillance.
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Snowden: Auction of stolen NSA malware likely political
A public auction of stolen NSA malware may be a warning to the U.S. that blaming Russia for the hack of the Democratic National Committee could have dire consequences, says Edward Snowden, who also famously breached NSA security.
In a series of tweets, Snowden spelled out his interpretation of what’s behind the auction of hacking tools allegedly stolen from the NSA, and he concludes that Russia is trying to demonstrate it has ammunition to strike back if the U.S. exacts penalties for the DNC breach.
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