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The American ProspectApr 6, 2026Local News

Himes Fact-Checked on ‘Misleading’ Claims About Warrantless Spying

Representative Jim Himes is accused by privacy activists of making misleading statements regarding the NSA's use of commercial data in surveillance.

Himes Fact-Checked on ‘Misleading’ Claims About Warrantless Spying
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Rep. Jim Himes is facing backlash from privacy activists and Sen. Ron Wyden over claims that the NSA does not use Section 702 to buy Americans' commercial data. The dispute highlights a growing rift among Democrats over FISA reauthorization.

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