“It just further confirms that we’ve got to make major, major changes and that it cannot be reauthorized as is,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said.
As the chair of the Judiciary Committee, and conservative sweetheart within the conference, Jim Jordan could have significant influence over any legislation renewing Section 702. | Francis Chung/POLITICOA looming fight over the FBI’s surveillance powers was always going to get rancorous. Special Counsel John Durham’s report on the Trump-Russia investigation made matters worse.
As the chair of the Judiciary Committee, and conservative sweetheart within the conference, Jordan could have significant influence over any legislation renewing the program. Asked if he thought Durham’s report will play into their upcoming surveillance debate, Rep. Chip Roy , replied: “Absolutely. Yes.”
Much of Durham’s report aligns with damning findings in recent years from Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, who released a series of reports on the surveillance applications for then-Trump adviser Carter Page and a broader sweep of FISA warrant applications. The FBI and the broader intelligence community are also ramping up their efforts to pitch Congress on reauthorizing the program. The bureau and the Justice Department have touted the creation of an internal audit office and new internal guidelines like requiring additional layers of review before certain searches can take place. Officials argue the program is essential to national security, and have advocated that Congress re-up it largely as is.
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