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DOJ finds errors in additional warrant applications

A Justice Department watchdog report from December found errors and omissions in applications to monitor the communications of a former Trump campaign aide, and an audit released last week found problems with additional applications between 2014 and 2019.

3 years ago

House Russia report says major spy law has a cyber problem

The House Intelligence Committee is recommending malicious cyber actors be included as part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

By Mark Pomerleau

5 years ago

Justice watchdog to review potential abuses by FBI in secretive court

The FBI is under review to see if it abused its power in an application submitted through the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

Senate passes bill to renew foreign surveillance program

The Senate voted 65-34 to reauthorize the program for six years. The bill, which already has been passed by the House, now heads to the White House where President Donald Trump has said he will sign it into law.

6 years ago

Bipartisan bill seeks to limit US use of foreign surveillance

The bipartisan legislation would renew a highly contentious section of a surveillance law due to expire at the end of the year with revisions that lawmakers say will safeguard civil liberties.

6 years ago

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