FBI dismantles corruption unit amid GOP lawmaker surveillance controversy
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The FBI has dismantled a corruption investigation group and fired agents after reports revealed they monitored communications of nearly a dozen Republican senators as part of an investigation into former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about law enforcement weaponization.
- FBI shuts down corruption group, fires agents after they monitored GOP lawmakers Axios
- Sen. Josh Hawley falsely says FBI 'tapped' senators' phones during Jack Smith probe Politico
- Jack Smith investigation into January 6 obtained phone records of GOP lawmakers, Republicans say CNN
- FBI fires agents, dismantles corruption squad after probe unveils monitoring of GOP senators, Patel says Fox News
- FBI analyzed Republican lawmakers' phone records during Jan. 6 probe, GOP senators say NBC News
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