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When the Justice Department Spyed on Congress

When the Justice Department Spyed on Congress


The Justice Department’s investigation into Hurricane Crossfire is a fiasco that keeps on giving, and look no further than this week’s revelations of abuse of power. The latest news is that Justice spied on congressional investigators who dared to oversee its surveillance of the 2016 Trump campaign.

Many current and former members of Congress learned that the courts had subpoenaed their personal phone and email records in 2017, likely under the pretext of investigating a leak. The targets included Republican and Democratic staffers in the Senate and House.

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With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
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