bladewire logic:
"hello US gov, I am an investigative journalist, I do not want to hack because this would be so 'US government' so I am kindly asking you to hand over the proof of your dirty deeds!"
"SURE! mr investigative journalist, here is the proof! just fill out a C-3948 whistle blower form and hand it over to the CIA!"
"thanks! I am not great reporter!"