Attorney General William Barr Defends FISA, Calls It A 'Critical Tool'

Attorney General William Barr Defends FISA, Calls It A 'Critical Tool'

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Attorney General William Barr defended the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) amid calls for its reform following a watchdog report revealing errors in the FBI's Russia investigation. Concerns arose about potential government abuse of FISA, with lawmakers fearing unwarranted surveillance of Americans. FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged the report's findings and announced corrective measures to prevent future mistakes.

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What did the report reveal about the FBI's actions during the Russia investigation?

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What deadline did the FISA court give the FBI to explain their corrective actions?

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