Yes it does change the dynamic - enormously! The media outlets are deliberately trying to confuse this fact.
So, the NSA is doing thier thing under the “Patriot act”.
They have got boat loads of data.
That data has value for more than national security.
The DOJ, understands their ability to request information and the value that may have.
Under the DOJ authority, the NSA complies, since they have no right to question the DOJ.
“Police State USA”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYn9JF0TSgw