Jun 15

CNET Story Alleging NSA Can Listen To U.S. Phone Calls Without Warrant Faces Skepticism

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A blockbuster article published by CNET Saturday night alleges that the National Security Agency has the power to listen to Americans’ phone calls without a warrant.

That bold assertion lit up social media, but also drew skepticism, with many arguing that it seemed to be based on a misunderstanding.

The core of the CNET article focused on an exchange between Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and FBI Director Robert Mueller at a hearing on Thursday. (Watch above.) During questioning, Nadler claimed that in a separate, closed-door briefing, he had been told that NSA analysts could listen to the contents of a phone call at analysts’ discretion.

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