the NSA, FBI and Pentagon to spy on "U.S. persons" -- American citizens, permanent residents and corporations -- on American soil.
Just listen to our president:

In the weeks following the terrorist attacks on our nation, I authorized the National Security Agency, consistent with U.S. law and the Constitution, to intercept the international communications of people with known links to Al Qaeda and related terrorist organizations. Before we intercept these communications, the government must have information that establishes a clear link to these terrorist networks.

This is a highly classified program that is crucial to our national security. Its purpose is to detect and prevent terrorist attacks against the United States, our friends and allies.

Yesterday, the existence of this secret program was revealed in media reports after being improperly provided toImage copyright Getty Images Image caption Chinese President Xi Jinping made a state visit to the UK in 2015

Fancy dinner and a photo with David Cameron?

That was what was on offer recently for wealthy business figures at an event in China - as long as they stumped up about £12,000.

Mr Cameron featured on social media adverts for the Shanghai International Ball and Leaders' Forum, which took place earlier this week.

A photograph of the former prime minister was accompanied by a price in Chinese renminbi.

A spokesman for Mr Cameron said the event in question had actually been the Global Alliance of SMEs' Women Leaders Forum. He did not comment on the advertised pricetag.

Mr Cameron is also due to meet China's President Xi Jinping during a visit to the country