There are a few interesting anecdotes about this huge story -<p>This is the same leak that Glenn Greenwald describes to Edward Snowden in Moscow (-&gt; -&gt; -&gt; -&gt; POTUS), meaning this story has been in the making for at least 1.5 years.<p>Second, this quality and quantity of leaks is incredible and can only be attributed to a news organization that takes security as a paramount consideration, setting up proper secure channels to enable technically apt whistle-blowers to approach them with confidence.<p>Props to The Intercept for some fine journalist work.