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DOJ Subpoenas Apple, Seizes Data from Democrat Lawmakers

12/8/2025

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The Department of Justice subpoenaed Apple for data from at least two Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee, including Adam B. Schiff and Representative Eric Swalwell.
The action seized records of a dozen individuals to uncover sources behind leaks about Trump associates and Russia.
Despite investigations, the data did not link the committee to leaks.
Attorney General William P. Barr revived the inquiry, and officials described such seizures as unprecedented.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice subpoenaed Apple for data from at least two Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee, including Adam B. Schiff and Representative Eric Swalwell.
The action seized records of a dozen individuals to uncover sources behind leaks about Trump associates and Russia.
Despite investigations, the data did not link the committee to leaks.
Attorney General William P. Barr revived the inquiry, and officials described such seizures as unprecedented.