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Wyden: I object to Trump’s DHS cyber nomination over demands for Stingray information

May 14, 2018

Via: The Hill
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Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) says he will “object” to President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) cybersecurity efforts over unreleased information lawmakers are seeking from the agency.

Wyden said Thursday he would remain against the Senate proceeding with its consideration of Christopher Krebs until the agency publicly presents additional information about DHS’s discovery of unauthorized mobile surveillance devices being used in the U.S.

DHS previously presented the information about these devices, known as “Stingrays,”with other federal agencies earlier this year.

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