NSA PRISM program credited with thwarting terrorist plots, including 2009 NYC subway bomb attempt
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The passage recounts known NSA surveillance successes and cites testimony and committee reports, but offers no new, actionable leads, specific financial flows, or undisclosed actors. It reinforces est General Michael Hayden cited PRISM’s role in uncovering terrorist financing and travel links. Between 2007‑2013, NSA/FBI testimony claims PRISM helped preempt at least 45 attacks. British intelligenc
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