NSA leak is treason, says Feinstein  —  “I don't look at this as being a whistle-blower,” Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.) said.  “I think it's an act of treason.”  —  The whereabouts of Snowden were unclear Monday as authorities ramped up an investigation that could lead to his extradition and prosecution.

Edward Snowden Is No Hero  —  Edward Snowden, a twenty-nine-year-old former C.I.A. employee and current government contractor, has leaked news of National Security Agency programs that collect vast amounts of information about the telephone calls made by millions of Americans …

The Solitary Leaker  —  From what we know so far, Edward Snowden appears to be the ultimate unmediated man.  Though obviously terrifically bright, he could not successfully work his way through the institution of high school.  Then he failed to navigate his way through community college.

How we broke the NSA story  —  Exclusive: Laura Poitras tells Salon about getting contacted by Edward Snowden, and reveals more footage is coming  —  Shortly after Salon's biographical sketch on Laura Poitras went live, the award-winning documentary filmmaker agreed to a phone interview …

Sen. Feinstein calls Snowden's NSA leaks an ‘act of treason’  —  Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday said the 29-year-old man who leaked information about two national security programs is guilty of treason.  —  Feinstein said former National Security Agency Edward Snowden she doesn't see him as a hero or a whistle blower.

Most Americans back NSA tracking phone records, prioritize probes over privacy  —  A large majority of Americans say the federal government should focus on investigating possible terrorist threats even if personal privacy is compromised, and most support the blanket tracking of telephone records …

House Speaker John Boehner: NSA Leaker a ‘Traitor’  —  House Speaker John Boehner today called NSA leaker Edward Snowden a “traitor” who put Americans at risk by releasing classified information to the media.  —  “He's a traitor,” the highest ranking Republican in the House of Representatives …

Obama to rally support for immigration reform as Senate weighs bill  —  President Obama will hold an event Tuesday morning to rally support for comprehensive immigration reform, as the Senate begins floor debate on a bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants.

Labor backs immigration plan with million-dollar ad buy  —  (CNN) - As the U.S. Senate prepares for its first procedural votes on the “Gang of Eight” immigration plan, a top labor union is launching a seven-figure ad buy on cable television.  —  The Service Employees International Union …