An intensive drive by right-wing Republicans in Congress to vilify the F.B.I.
with charges of political bias has imperiled a program allowing spy agencies to conduct warrantless surveillance on foreign targets, sapping support for a premier intelligence tool and amplifying demands for stricter limits.
But the law authorizing it is set to expire in December, and opposition among Republicans, who have historically championed it, has grown as the G.O.P.
has stepped up its attacks on the F.B.I., taking a page from former President Donald J. Trump and his supporters.
“We’re concerned about surveillance, period.”At issue is a program allows the government to collect — on domestic soil and without a warrant — the communications of targeted foreigners abroad, including when those people are interacting with Americans.
Persons:
—, Donald J, Trump, “, ”, Jim Jordan, Mr, Trump’s, “ We’re, Biden
Organizations:
Republicans, Republican
Locations:
Ohio