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abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Links DNI Nominee Hearing to U.S. Attorney Confirmation and FISA Renewal
President Trump posted on Truth Social before 4 a.m. ET Wednesday that he was canceling Jay Clayton's Senate hearing for Director of National Intelligence and would not move the nomination forward until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New…
thegatewaypundit.compolitics6 days ago
GOP Leaders Decline to Link SAVE America Act to FISA Reauthorization
Senate and House Republican leaders said they will not attach the SAVE America Act to legislation renewing an expired foreign surveillance authority. President Trump had said he would only support the renewal if the election bill were included.
upi.compolitics11 days ago
Trump Offers Short-Term ODNI Role for Pulte as FISA Deadline Nears
President Trump announced he is seeking a replacement for the temporary ODNI chief and asked Congress for a short-term extension of Section 702 authorities. The move follows objections from some lawmakers over the nominee's qualifications.
Washington Examinerpolitics12 days ago
Intelligence director nominee faces Democratic opposition ahead of surveillance law deadline
Republicans acknowledge that the nominee may need to be replaced to secure enough votes for extending a key foreign intelligence authority. Democrats have stated they will not support the extension unless the appointment is withdrawn.
yahoo.compolitics17 days ago
White House Appointment of Housing Official to Spy Chief Post Stalls FISA Renewal Talks
The White House appointment of a housing finance official to lead the intelligence community has disrupted negotiations to renew a key surveillance authority ahead of a June 12 deadline. Lawmakers from both parties have called for White House involvement to address Democratic con…
Fox Newspolitics20 days ago
Congress Faces Multiple Deadlines as Budget Talks Stall
Lawmakers returned to Washington facing a June 12 deadline to reauthorize a surveillance law and other unfinished measures after budget reconciliation stalled over a proposed Department of Justice fund.
Fox Newspolitics51 days agoUpdated
Congress Approves 45-Day Extension of Foreign Surveillance Law
Congress passed a second short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, delaying its expiration by 45 days. Lawmakers continue to debate adding warrant requirements and other protections for Americans' data collected in foreign surveillance. The…
rediff.compolitics53 days ago
Congress Works to Renew Surveillance Law Following House Passage
The House of Representatives approved a measure to renew a surveillance law after Republicans addressed internal opposition. The bill now moves to the Senate, where proposed changes may delay its passage beyond an upcoming Friday deadline. This development occurs as the current l…
theamericanconservative.compolitics51 days agoUpdated
Congress Approves 45-Day Extension for Section 702 Surveillance Program
The U.S. House and Senate approved a temporary 45-day extension of Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Thursday, averting its expiration at midnight Friday. The measure, passed unanimously in the Senate and by a 261-111 vote in the House, now goes to Pr…