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House Speaker Moves to Restrict FBI Surveillance on Lawmakers

10/17/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to limit intelligence agencies' ability to collect records on lawmakers.
The move follows revelations that the FBI accessed Republican lawmakers' phone records during Jack Smith's probe into Donald Trump.
Johnson said he was alarmed by 30 million metadata lines linking conservatives to the Trump White House.
Other Republicans, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, urged accountability and possible reforms to surveillance practices.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to limit intelligence agencies' ability to collect records on lawmakers.
The move follows revelations that the FBI accessed Republican lawmakers' phone records during Jack Smith's probe into Donald Trump.
Johnson said he was alarmed by 30 million metadata lines linking conservatives to the Trump White House.
Other Republicans, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, urged accountability and possible reforms to surveillance practices.