Thursday, 22 May, 2025

Senator Wyden Reveals AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Failed to Notify Lawmakers of Surveillance Requests

Senator Ron Wyden disclosed that major U.S. carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—did not inform senators about government surveillance requests, violating contractual obligations. An investigation revealed that at least one carrier provided Senate data to law enforcement without notification. Following Wyden's inquiry, the carriers have committed to notifying lawmakers of such requests. Wyden emphasized that undisclosed surveillance threatens the Senate's independence of powers.