- Leaked documents show the extent to which U.S. spy agencies intercept communications of adversaries and allies.
- The documents track foreign governments' military movements, diplomatic efforts, and clandestine weapon sales.
- The eavesdropping program is set to lapse at the end of the year, and the Biden administration is debating whether to declassify intelligence to renew it.
- One of the U.S. government's primary eavesdropping tools is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- The battle over renewing Section 702 is expected to be hard-fought due to concerns of broadness and lack of transparency.
Document Leaks Indicate Extent of U.S. Electronic Snooping
Classified material shows U.S. eavesdrops on allies as well as enemies
Warren P. Strobel
