House Intel Democrat Jim Himes: 'I Am Not Aware' of NSA Purchasing Americans' Data
Jim Himes claimed he was unaware of the NSA purchasing Americans' data, sparking backlash from privacy advocates across the political spectrum.
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House Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (D-CT) claimed ignorance of NSA purchases of Americans' private data, a statement directly contradicted by previous reporting and FBI testimony. The clash highlights growing tensions over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702 and government surveillance reforms.
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