Defiant Bush Confirms Eavesdropping Program

By Paul Brown

Published December 17, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

President Bush confirms he authorized secret domestic eavesdropping by the National Security Agency. But he lashed out at those who object, saying the spying is aimed only at people believed to have a clear link to terrorist organizations.

Local News

Paul Brown

As a newscaster and reporter for NPR, Paul Brown handles an ever-changing combination of on-air, reporting, editing and producing tasks with skills he developed over 30 years working in radio and print journalism.

See stories by Paul Brown

Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.

Contribute now

Related Content

States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access

Pien Huang

States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — but not unprecedented

John Ruwitch

The Trump administration last month took a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel. It's not the first time the government has taken a stake in a U.S. firm, but the circumstances are unusual and the desired outcome -- renewed American prowess in chipmaking -- is far from guaranteed.
A single dose of LSD can treat anxiety and depression for months, study shows

Jon Hamilton

A new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease a person's anxiety for months. This could give legitimacy to research on a range of psychedelics.
Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw congressional districts at the urging of Trump

Jason Rosenbaum

Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw their congressional districts so they're more favorable to Republican congressional candidates. It comes at the urging of President Trump.
NPR News

The U.S. is designating Ecuador's largest gangs as terrorists

Michele Kelemen

The U.S. is designating Ecuador's two largest gangs — Los Choneros and Los Lobos — as foreign terrorist organizations.