Why did Congress go overboard creating such a large agency as the DHS?
A) The DHS has grown to spend over a half a trillion dollars annually.
B) The DHS, as per the PATRIOT Act, has been spying on Americans through a program called prism.
C) The DHS is responsible for running the intelligence community.
D) The DHS does many things that have little relationship to Homeland Security.

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The DHS was created to consolidate various agencies for better coordination in protecting the U.S. from threats, but it has taken on roles that extend beyond its original mandate, leading to criticisms of overreach.

Why Did Congress Go Overboard Creating Such a Large Agency