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On the recordJune 14, 2026
It’s not a close call. We cannot extend these capabilities if the president is making clear that he’s going to use them not to protect the nation, but to protect himself politically.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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On the implications of extending surveillance capabilities under Trump.

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