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Jun 19

FBI director confirms limited drone use in U.S.



Posted 7 hours, 23 minutes ago.

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FBI Director Robert Mueller testified on Wednesday that his agency has used drones, in a very limited capacity, to conduct surveillance within the United States.



Jun 19

Letter at auction shows Washington’s thoughts about the Constitution



Posted 12 hours, 29 minutes ago.

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A very rare private letter from George Washington is on the auction block on Friday, but what is priceless to scholars are the first president’s private thoughts about the Constitution.



Jun 19

Panel to meet today in secret about the NSA



Posted 17 hours, 43 minutes ago.

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An oversight panel six years in the making will hear testimony on Wednesday in another secret proceeding involving the National Security Agency, government surveillance and the secret court known as FISC.



Jun 19

West Wing Wednesday: Top 5 constitutional moments



Posted 17 hours, 45 minutes ago.

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Welcome back for Constitution Daily’s West Wing Wednesday, where we walk and talk about everyone’s favorite now-on-Netflix political drama and the top constitutional lessons, mistakes, and moments from the show. Today, we’re wrapping things up with a look at the top 5 constitutional moments from the show.



Jun 19

Juneteenth: An Important Celebration



Posted 18 hours, 45 minutes ago.

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Juneteenth marks the days in 1865 when the Union Army brought news of emancipation to African Americans in one of the farthest corners of the Confederate States.