Surveillance of Congressional Staff

The Department of Justice conducted surveillance on congressional staff members involved in oversight of their activities, specifically during investigations into allegations against Donald Trump. Communications records, including metadata such as call durations and email exchanges, were secretly collected from staff using grand jury subpoenas related to an alleged leak of classified information. This action targeted legal advisors like Jason Foster, who was conducting whistleblower investigations at the time, and highlighted the government's attempts to monitor those tasked with holding it accountable. The secrecy surrounding these actions raises significant concerns about transparency and the mishandling of power within the federal government.