Ben Wolfgang
Articles by Ben Wolfgang
Shots fired at Georgia elementary school: reports
A gunman reportedly opened fire inside an elementary school in Decatur, Ga., though no injuries have been reported, according to multiple media reports. Published August 20, 2013
Sen. Lamar Alexander gets primary challenger in Joe Carr
Tennessee state Rep. Joe Carr announced Tuesday he'll mount a challenge to two-term incumbent Sen. Lamar Alexander, the state's former governor who also served as secretary of education under President George H.W. Bush. Published August 20, 2013
Rand Paul, Chris Christie doing ‘disservice to the party,’ Wis. Gov. Scott Walker says
High-profile Republicans already engaged in presidential politics — more than three years before the 2016 election — are hurting the party and the nation, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday. Published August 20, 2013
Train wrecks keep U.S. on safety track for world’s lowest fatality rate
A string of spectacular, deadly train crashes around the globe has raised fresh questions about the safety of rail travel in the U.S. and abroad, and federal regulators have implemented new rules based on one of those accidents. Published August 19, 2013
NAACP: Stop-and-frisk tactics ‘inspire people like Zimmerman’
Initiatives such as New York City's controversial stop-and-frisk program inspire others to racially profile suspects and take the law into their own hands, NAACP President Benjamin Jealous said Monday. Published August 19, 2013
Iran to teach kids to bring down drones
Iranian high schools will begin teaching students how to hunt and bring down drones, according to media reports. Published August 19, 2013
Scott Brown mulls White House run: ‘I am curious’
Former Sen. Scott Brown says he’s seriously looking at a run for the White House in 2016 and is sending out tentative feelers while on vacation in several Western states to gauge interest. Published August 19, 2013
Donald Trump: GOP needs ‘perfect’ candidate to beat Hillary Clinton — maybe himself
Donald Trump believes that only the "perfect" candidate can defeat presumed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton in the 2016 election — and that candidate could end up being Donald Trump. Published August 19, 2013
FAA ‘committed’ to approval of drones, but a lot has to be figured out first
From farmers to filmmakers, a host of American industries eagerly await the opportunity to take advantage of drones. But the slow wheels of Washington could slow the job creation, economic impact and technological advances offered by the unmanned craft. Published August 14, 2013
With rise of drones, FAA’s role expands to include privacy
For decades, the Federal Aviation Administration has focused on ensuring safety in American skies. Published August 14, 2013
Drone industry to journalists: Don’t use the word ‘drones’
"Drone" is a dirty word at this week's drone industry convention in Washington. Published August 14, 2013
Drone convention keeps privacy at the forefront — for protesters and officials
As protesters outside railed against drones' potential to be used for spying and other evils, industry leaders and government officials at this week's unmanned vehicles convention focused on writing the right laws and regulations to balance the craft's vast economic potential with protecting personal privacy. Published August 13, 2013
Drone industry in the spotlight at D.C. convention this week
Under an increasingly bright spotlight, the global drone industry is gathering in Washington this week for its annual convention. Published August 12, 2013
U.K.’s Cameron: Shale gas drilling is safe, will create jobs
As his nation mulls whether to embrace fracking, British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched a full-throated endorsement of the drilling process that's revolutionized the American energy landscape. Published August 12, 2013
!["Right now, there is kind of a generational change. Young Americans do not trust this government. Without trust in government, you can’t do a lot of things. There’s a young generation who believes [NSA leaker Edward Snowden] some kind of Jason Bourne," says Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican. (Associated Press)](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2013/08/11/8_112013_mideast-egypt-us-48201_c0-75-1800-1124_s652x380.jpg?7d7e6aefb921993848f95c0fc205a3d186791386)
Obama has done too little, too late to fix surveillance programs, lawmakers say
Lawmakers are taking aim at the White House's perpetual game of catch-up, in which the national security versus privacy debate has been driven not by the administration but by figures such as National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden. Published August 11, 2013
‘My son has spoken the truth,’ Edward Snowden’s father says
As he prepares to visit his son in Russia, Lon Snowden on Sunday blasted President Obama and congressional leaders for failing to take real action to curb federal mass surveillance and data-collection efforts. Published August 11, 2013
McCain: Young Americans admire Snowden, see him as ‘some kind of Jason Bourne’
A deep distrust of government has led young Americans to hold up NSA leaker Edward Snowden as a hero, Sen. John McCain said Sunday. Published August 11, 2013
Energy Secretary Moniz leaves dirty work on coal to others
If the Obama administration is indeed waging a "war on coal," as its critics contend, then newly minted Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz aims to build a bridge between the opposing camps. Published August 10, 2013
Grassley’s patience with Delaware wears thin in O’Donnell tax snooping case
Charging that Delaware officials have stopped cooperating with his investigation, Sen. Chuck Grassley has sent a pointed letter to the state's Division of Revenue in which he outlines specific, outstanding questions about the handling of former U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's tax records. Published August 9, 2013
As N.Y. fracking ban drags on, leading energy company backs out
In a possible sign that New York State won't be allowing fracking anytime soon, drilling giant Chesapeake Energy reportedly has abandoned its fight to retain land leases in portions of the state sitting atop vast natural gas reserves. Published August 7, 2013
