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FISA Section 702
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Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
Democratic Senators Back Renewal of FISA Section 702
Three Democratic senators said Congress should renew the surveillance authority while expressing concerns over the acting director of national intelligence. The provision expired June 12 after Democrats blocked renewal over the acting appointment.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics16 days ago
President Trump Links FISA Reauthorization to SAVE America Act
President Trump stated he will not approve FISA Section 702 reauthorization without the SAVE America Act. The bill remains stalled in the Senate due to a Democratic filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the president makes his own decisions.
abcnews.go.compolitics28 days ago
Trump and Johnson Meet at White House on FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Ahead of Friday Deadline
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson met Tuesday to address renewal of the surveillance program before its Friday deadline. Pulte's acting DNI role has drawn Democratic objections.
The Hillpolitics29 days ago
Jeffries Says Democrats Will Block FISA Section 702 Renewal While Pulte Serves as Acting DNI
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday he will oppose renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as long as Bill Pulte remains acting director of national intelligence.
nypost.compolitics32 days ago
Senate Declines to Reauthorize FISA Section 702 Without Warrant Requirements
The U.S. Senate voted 52-47 against opening debate on extending a surveillance authority set to expire June 12. Democrats cited President Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
upi.compolitics33 days ago
Trump Nominates Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence Amid FISA 702 Renewal Debate
President Trump named Bill Pulte to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence one week before FISA Section 702 authorities are set to expire on June 12.
foxnews.compolitics34 days ago
Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting DNI as FISA Section 702 Renewal Stalls Over Surveillance Concerns and CBDC Ban
President Donald Trump selected Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on June 3, 2026, a move that Senate Democrats say will make renewal of FISA Section 702 more difficult ahead of a looming deadline. Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Chris Murphy cited Pulte’s history…
Fox Newspolitics57 days ago
Freedom Caucus Insists on CBDC Ban as Condition for FISA Section 702 Reauthorization
Congress reopened debate this week on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act with a mid-June deadline approaching. House Republicans are insisting on attaching a permanent ban on central bank digital currency while the Trump administration seeks a…
Semaforpolitics67 days agoUpdated
US Congress Passes 45-Day Extension for FISA Section 702
The U.S. Congress approved a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on April 30, 2026, allowing warrantless surveillance to continue until June 12, 2026. The measure followed the rejection of a longer-term reauthorization and marks the second…
citizen.co.zapolitics69 days ago
House Approves Three-Year Renewal of FISA Section 702
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by a 235-191 vote on April 29, 2026. The bill now moves to the Senate ahead of a Friday deadline. Privacy concerns and added provisions complicate its path…
ABC Newspolitics69 days ago
House Passes 3-Year Extension of FISA Section 702
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year renewal of Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by a 235-191 vote. The bill, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners but raises privacy concerns for Americans, now moves to the Senate ahead…
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Congress Debates Reforms to FISA Section 702 Amid AI Surveillance Concerns
Lawmakers are pushing for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing worries that artificial intelligence could enhance government surveillance of Americans' communications. A bipartisan group has introduced bills to require warrants for certain s…
thegatewaypundit.comfinance74 days ago
House Republicans Release Bill to Extend FISA Section 702 Through 2029
House Republicans have introduced a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until April 30, 2029. The legislation requires a report from the comptroller general on the program's implementation. President Trump stated that the authority is vital for…
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U.S. President Signals Support for Extending FISA Section 702 Surveillance Provision
The U.S. president indicated a willingness to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a surveillance tool set to expire. The statement was made on Truth Social amid Republican discussions on the provision. The president referenced past use of related FISA…
401kspecialistmag.comworld83 days ago
House Advances Floor Vote on 18-Month Extension of FISA Section 702 Surveillance Authority
GOP leaders in the House advanced an 18-month clean extension of Section 702 of FISA for a floor vote. The provision, set to expire on April 20, 2026, enables foreign surveillance that includes Americans' communications. Support comes from President Donald Trump and House Speaker…