James A Himes

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers

Representative Jim Himes supports a clean reauthorization of the FISA domestic spying powers without additional reforms.

MS NOW

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Gabbard revives ‘deep state’ conspiracy claims, alarming Democrats who see a pattern

Representative Jim Himes questioned the DNI's focus on historical documents while the U.S. faces active conflicts with Iran and in Ukraine.

Foreign PolicyCriminal JusticeTechnology/Privacy

The Verge

Apr 10

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole — but will they?

Rep. Himes is urging fellow Democrats to support a clean renewal, arguing that the surveillance authority is essential for thwarting terrorism.

Criminal JusticeDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

Breitbart

Apr 8

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.

Dropsitenews

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

Trump issues another deadline to Iran; Strikes on universities, petrochemical plants; Israel strikes WHO vehicle in Gaza

Jim Himes is reportedly pitted against reformers in a Congressional fight over the future of mass surveillance.

25%·75%

Common Dreams

Mar 30

Rep. Himes Sides With Trump on Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

Representative Jim Himes is being criticized by privacy advocates for supporting the renewal of warrantless surveillance powers under FISA Section 702.

Criminal JusticeDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

18%·82%

NPR

Mar 31

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., discusses the White House's messaging on the war in Iran

Jim Himes criticized the White House's 'nonsensical' messaging and argued that the U.S. has lost strategic leverage in the Iran war.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

56%·44%

CBS News+1

Mar 29

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

Representative Jim Himes called for ICE accountability and alleged the administration is lying about Iran negotiations.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

57%·43%

The Intercept

Mar 23

Democrats Might Save Mike Johnson’s Push to Give Trump Domestic Spying Power

Rep. Jim Himes is leading the effort to convince Democrats to support the Trump administration's surveillance request.

Criminal JusticeDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

The Gateway Pundit

Mar 20

DNI Tulsi Gabbard Confirms SEIZURE of Puerto Rico Voting Machines — Locked Down in Secure ODNI Facility for Forensic Audit

Representative Jim Himes questioned the legality of the machine seizure and criticized the ODNI for failing to notify Congress.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

Fortune

Mar 7

The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’

Rep. Jim Himes described the threat of Iranian drones as a 'math problem' due to the high cost of traditional interceptors.

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The American Prospect

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeTechnology/Privacy

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.

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Lemmy.World

Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers

Representative Jim Himes supports a clean reauthorization of the FISA domestic spying powers without additional reforms.

MS NOW

Gabbard revives ‘deep state’ conspiracy claims, alarming Democrats who see a pattern

Representative Jim Himes questioned the DNI's focus on historical documents while the U.S. faces active conflicts with Iran and in Ukraine.

Foreign PolicyCriminal Justice

The Verge

Apr 10

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole — but will they?

Rep. Himes is urging fellow Democrats to support a clean renewal, arguing that the surveillance authority is essential for thwarting terrorism.

Criminal JusticeDefense/Military

Breitbart

Apr 8

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.

Dropsitenews

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Trump issues another deadline to Iran; Strikes on universities, petrochemical plants; Israel strikes WHO vehicle in Gaza

Jim Himes is reportedly pitted against reformers in a Congressional fight over the future of mass surveillance.

25%·75%

The American Prospect

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

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.

8%·92%

Common Dreams

Mar 30

Rep. Himes Sides With Trump on Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

Representative Jim Himes is being criticized by privacy advocates for supporting the renewal of warrantless surveillance powers under FISA Section 702.

Criminal JusticeDefense/Military

18%·82%

NPR

Mar 31

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., discusses the White House's messaging on the war in Iran

Jim Himes criticized the White House's 'nonsensical' messaging and argued that the U.S. has lost strategic leverage in the Iran war.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

56%·44%

CBS News+1

Mar 29

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026

Representative Jim Himes called for ICE accountability and alleged the administration is lying about Iran negotiations.

Criminal JusticeDefense/Military

57%·43%

The Intercept

Mar 23

Democrats Might Save Mike Johnson’s Push to Give Trump Domestic Spying Power

Rep. Jim Himes is leading the effort to convince Democrats to support the Trump administration's surveillance request.

The Gateway Pundit

Mar 20

DNI Tulsi Gabbard Confirms SEIZURE of Puerto Rico Voting Machines — Locked Down in Secure ODNI Facility for Forensic Audit

Representative Jim Himes questioned the legality of the machine seizure and criticized the ODNI for failing to notify Congress.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Fortune

Mar 7

The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’

Rep. Jim Himes described the threat of Iranian drones as a 'math problem' due to the high cost of traditional interceptors.