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Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia (2026)

Name: Mueller/ Bush: Tracked and Surveilled
Released: 2026-03-29

S1E4 Mueller/ Bush: Tracked and Surveilled

Mar 29, 2026 Season 1 Episode 4 Documentary

Following the events of 9/11, President George W. Bush teams up with newly appointed FBI Director Robert Mueller to thwart any further terrorist threats. Their strong partnership leads to the implementation of the Patriot Act, marking the beginning of a period characterized by heightened surveillance and government intrusion reminiscent of Hoover's time.