NSA watchdog opens review of Tucker Carlson spying allegations
The NSA's internal watchdog has opened a review into allegations that the agency targeted the communications of the Fox News host.
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The NSA's internal watchdog has opened a review into allegations that the agency targeted the communications of the Fox News host.
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