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A.M. Links: Eric Holder Approved Seizure of Fox Reporter's Records, Boy Scouts Accept Gay Kids, Fold Your iPad (Eventually)

J.D. Tuccille | 5.24.2013 9:00 AM


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    Reportedly, 'twas Eric Holder, himself, who signed off on the seizure of Fox News reporter James Rosen's emails. No recusal this time, Eric!

  • After taking the Fifth, IRS apparatchik Lois Lerner was placed on administrative leave, amidst calls for her (and other officials) to be fired for the targeting of conservative groups.
  • The Boy Scouts have voted to accept gay scouts, but they're still not ready for gay scout leaders.
  • The leader of a United Nations inquiry into the use of drones says he welcomes President Obama's speech vowing to keep killing people with drones, but to eventually wind things down.
  • Insured losses as a result of the Oklahoma tornadoes may top $5 billion, say experts.
  • Maine lawmakers follow the lead of Texas in moving to require warrants to track people's locations via their cellphones
  • New developments in the printing of graphene-based electronic patterns may allow for foldable electronic devices in the near future.

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J.D. Tuccille is a contributing editor at Reason.