FISA extension
Coverage of FISA extension in the Nexus archive.
- Spy program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension
President Trump announced his nomination of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. Congress refused to extend a key surveillance tool due to privacy concerns and questions about the interim intelligence chief's qualifications.
- Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block the extension of a government surveillance program over concerns about Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. The Senate's action represents a rebuke to Trump's choice.
- Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block the extension of a government surveillance program due to concerns over Donald Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. The Senate's action represents a rebuke to Trump's choice of an inexperienced ally for the intelligence position.
- Six Republicans vote no on FISA extension
Six Republican senators joined Democrats to vote against advancing the extension of warrantless spy powers, which failed 47 to 52. The procedural vote aims to keep the powers alive before they expire next week.
- Republicans battle déjà vu as they return to tackle reconciliation bill, FISA extension
Republicans on Capitol Hill are facing recurring disputes over an immigration enforcement funding package and an extension of warrantless spying powers, with lawmakers no closer to a resolution than a month ago. Senate Republicans left Washington without reaching a resolution on the two issues.