DOJ Gives Republicans Key Information on Russia Investigation

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DOJ Gives Republicans Key Information on Russia Investigation, Potentially Compromising National Security, Experts Warn



Department of Justice has given Republicans important records related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), among other issues related to the Russia investigation, a move some experts say could compromise U.S. national security.

The FBI gave House Republicans access to thousands of documents with information about the Special Counsel’s investigation into whether members of the Trump campaign collaborated with the Russian government to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Part of those records included information on why the FBI had issued a FISA warrant for former Trump associate Carter Page, a move Republicans have questioned in recent months despite the fact that Page has longstanding ties to Russia. The records also include information on the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.

Experts have argued that complying with the subpoenas could compromise the Mueller investigation or reveal the sources and methods used by the FBI. Some argue that it is inappropriate for congressmen to have such detailed information about how the country’s law enforcement collects intelligence.

Nunes in particular has demonstrated that he is willing to share classified information with individuals outside of congress. Last year, he admitted to briefing the White House about classified information that he had obtained about the Russia investigation. He had gained access to the information due to his role as House Intelligence Committee Chairman, but had failed to inform his colleagues about his plan to share the intelligence with the White House.


http://www.newsweek.com/justice-department-gives-republicans-key-information-russia-investigation-992910