Watchdog Launches Probe Into Trump DOJ Over Seized Data From Democrats

The Department of Justice reportedly seized phone data from Democrats on the House Intel Committee, their aides and families in 2017 and 2018.

The Justice Department's internal watchdog is launching an investigation into the seizure of phone data from Democratic lawmakers and members of the media under the Trump administration. In 2017 and 2018, the Justice Department reportedly seized data from the two top Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee, their aides and family members. The DOJ was trying to crack down on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters but the department did not find evidence these leaks were connected to the committee.