The federal government's national security responsibilities are shared by various agencies. The federal courts are frequently consulted to determine how far the federal government can go to protect Americans. Find a recent news article that indicates judicial control over the acts of the federal bureaucracy (FBI, NSA, CIA, ICE, or other agencies or bureaus).

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Because it has tremendous authority, the federal bureaucracy is sometimes referred to as the "fourth branch" of government. Using a recent news report that exhibits this power, assesses the bureaucracy as a co-equal branch of the federal government. Why or why not is it considered a "fourth branch"?