3 chapters across the catalog
Section 702 FISA Reauthorization and Incidental Collection
Joshua Geltzer, a deputy assistant to President Biden, appears on a podcast to advocate for the reauthorization of Section 702 of the FISA Act. He argues the authority is vital for tracking foreign threats related to fentanyl and terrorism. The hosts critique his explanation of "incidental collection," where the communications of U.S. citizens are swept up without a warrant.
Michael Morell CBS Interview, Incidental Collection Defense
Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell defended the intelligence community on CBS, explaining the concept of "incidental collection." Morell argued that surveillance targets were legitimate foreign nationals and that any collection of Trump transition team data was a standard byproduct of intelligence work. The hosts critique the interview as a rehearsed exchange designed to protect the agency's reputation.
Devin Nunes, Incidental Collection, and Unmasking Identities
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes discussed the possibility that Donald Trump or his associates were "swept up" in incidental surveillance of foreign targets. The investigation focuses on whether the identities of American citizens were improperly "unmasked" and leaked to the media. Reports also indicate that Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak met with individuals tied to the Hillary Clinton campaign.
