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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

    Technology
    Don’t expect the White House to back new privacy rules anytime soonDon’t expect the White House to back new privacy rules anytime soon
    Technology

    After scrapping the Obama-era plan, Trump’s team isn’t ready to talk about writing a law.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The Trump administration is weighing what to do about the spouses of high-skilled immigrantsThe Trump administration is weighing what to do about the spouses of high-skilled immigrants
    Technology

    The White House signaled in a court filing that it’s reviewing an Obama-era visa program.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Lawmakers want border agents to get a warrant before searching your smartphoneLawmakers want border agents to get a warrant before searching your smartphone
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    A new effort by Sen. Ron Wyden comes as such border searches are on the rise.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Trump has officially ended federal online privacy rulesTrump has officially ended federal online privacy rules
    Technology

    Internet providers will not have to ask permission before sharing sensitive data with advertisers.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Trump is cracking down on the H-1B visa program that Silicon Valley lovesTrump is cracking down on the H-1B visa program that Silicon Valley loves
    Technology

    Companies may face new scrutiny when hiring foreign workers.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    How Donald Trump crippled U.S. technology and science policyHow Donald Trump crippled U.S. technology and science policy
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    As he cuts federal research and targets immigration, Trump has neglected and marginalized the White House’s own team of experts.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    AT&T and Comcast say they weren’t invading your privacy in the first placeAT&T and Comcast say they weren’t invading your privacy in the first place
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    The companies defended themselves after the House and Senate voted to roll back the FCC’s privacy protections.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Donald Trump has a new iPhone — so it looks like he isn’t boycotting Apple anymoreDonald Trump has a new iPhone — so it looks like he isn’t boycotting Apple anymore
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    The president’s social media director shares that Trump has been tweeting from his new Apple device.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Congress just voted to strip away FCC rules that protected your internet privacyCongress just voted to strip away FCC rules that protected your internet privacy
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    A victory for the telecom industry.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    How to watch House Republicans debate — and potentially repeal — FCC privacy rules todayHow to watch House Republicans debate — and potentially repeal — FCC privacy rules today
    Technology

    Your internet privacy is at stake.

    By Tony Romm