Yeah, I didn't like the "bombshell" hyperbole either, but I think the point is that here the government was spying on itself.

Everytime I see a "bombshell" that uncovers "spying" I'm always extremely underwhelmed. 

Every person is being spied on 100% of the time by an entire nexus of IA and Corp partners. These limited hangouts that expose some minor isolated case seem like its just gaslighting the public into thinking its not happening all the time.  