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News in English (USA) / 08.10.2025 / 23:00

FBI Surveillance of GOP Lawmakers Sparks Outrage and Calls for Accountability

The recent revelation that the FBI monitored the phone records of several Republican senators as part of the investigation into the January 6 insurrection has led to a significant backlash from GOP lawmakers. Key figures, including Senators Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham, have decried the actions as a politically motivated breach of privacy, with claims of unconstitutional surveillance by the Biden-era FBI. Following the controversy, the FBI has reportedly fired special agents and dismantled a unit that specifically handled this monitoring. Amidst growing claims of political weaponization of the FBI, many Republican lawmakers are calling for special investigations and legislative action to address surveillance laws. The situation has intensified the ongoing political debate around accountability and transparency within federal law enforcement agencies.
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