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The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.

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A new Pentagon questionnaire sent to America's 31 NATO allies puts fealty above common interests, divides the allies among themselves, weakens collective defense, and ultimately could destroy NATO.