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        The #Resistance Just Gave Darth Vader’s NSA Broad Spy Powers

        The #Resistance, led by Reps. Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff, voted to give Donald Trump’s NSA broad powers to spy without warrants.

        Matt BorsMatt Bors
        Matt Bors
        Matt Bors

        January 17 2018, 3:58 p.m.
        Illustration: Matt Bors/The NibIllustration: Matt Bors/The Nib
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