Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)

President Trump’s effort to link the SAVE America Act with legislation to revive warrantless spying powers under FISA Section 702 is causing division among House Republicans. Some Republicans argue the strategy is unlikely to succeed, while Trump has stated he will not support renewing Section 702 of FISA.

The major US surveillance program, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), is set to lapse due to legislative deadlock, marking the first such lapse since its enactment in 2008.

Congress passed a short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days after struggling to reauthorize the nation's spying program. The renewal was initially extended for 13 days, and lawmakers faced division over the program's reauthorization. A long-term renewal is still pending.

Congress passed a short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days after struggling to reauthorize the nation's spying program. The renewal came after a 13-day extension was applied last month. Lawmakers were divided on the issue, with some advocating for a digital currency ban.

President Donald Trump signed a 45-day extension for Section 702 of FISA after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal. The Senate approved the short-term extension by unanimous consent, while the House's version included a controversial CBDC ban that led to its Senate rejection. The 45-day extension will force Congress to restart the FISA renewal process.

President Donald Trump signed a 45-day extension for Section 702 of FISA after the Senate rejected the House's three-year renewal, which included a controversial ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The Senate approved the short-term extension by unanimous consent, with opposition from Democrats and over 20 Republicans despite the CBDC provision.

The Senate approved a 45-day extension of warrantless surveillance powers under FISA, rejecting a longer House-backed proposal that included modest reforms. The decision highlights ongoing debates over how to reform the program, particularly regarding the demand for a warrant requirement.

The Senate rejected the House's three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA and instead proposed a 45-day extension to allow further reforms. The House had included a ban on central bank digital currencies in its bill, which the Senate deemed unrelated and problematic due to its prior inclusion in a housing affordability package.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has proposed a 45-day extension of FISA surveillance authorities to prevent a potential expiration of warrantless spy powers under Section 702 by Thursday's end. The move aims to avoid a temporary blackout in surveillance capabilities.

The U.S. House passed a bipartisan renewal of Section 702 of FISA for the remainder of Trump's term, with 235-191 vote, but faced GOP opposition over privacy concerns. The Senate now faces pressure to act before the April 30 deadline, as House conservatives opposed the measure due to lack of warrant requirements for surveillance. A CBDC ban added to the bill as a compromise has drawn Senate Democratic resistance.

House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a procedural vote to extend Section 702 of FISA for three years after persuading GOP privacy hawks to support the measure. The vote included a Senate-passed budget for immigration enforcement and a CBDC ban, which placated conservative concerns. However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that any FISA bill with CBDC language would face resistance.

House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a procedural vote to extend Section 702 of FISA for three years, overcoming GOP infighting by incorporating a CBDC ban to appease privacy hawks. The Senate has warned against including CBDC language, which could block the bill, while Republicans emphasized FISA's importance for national security.

House Republican leaders cleared a major hurdle by passing a rule to advance three key pieces of legislation: the farm bill, FISA reauthorization, and ICE funding. The House voted 216-210 along party lines to adopt the rule.

Republican infighting in the House is blocking key components of Trump's agenda, including a controversial FISA surveillance program extension and a farm bill. House GOP leadership canceled votes as conservative holdouts resist supporting the measures without reforms, with a critical deadline looming for the FISA renewal.

House GOP leadership faces internal revolt from privacy hawks over FISA renewal as the House Rules Committee postponed a vote on extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The divided Republicans oppose the current proposal for lacking warrant requirements, raising doubts about Speaker Mike Johnson securing passage before the April 30 deadline.

House Republicans face a critical 'Hell Week' in Washington, struggling to align with the Senate on funding ICE and Border Patrol, expiring FISA spy program, and the farm bill. Tensions escalate as Democrats oppose funding ICE without reforms, leading to heated rhetoric and legislative challenges.

Lawmakers are navigating a critical week with two major legislative priorities: a second reconciliation bill and an extension of FISA's warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702, as they prepare for a recess. The focus is on passing these measures before leaving for a break.

Four Democratic representatives could determine the fate of reauthorizing Section 702 of the FISA, which allows warrantless surveillance of Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend the law for three years with added oversight faces opposition from Democrats and 20 GOP members, as critics argue it fails to address civil liberties concerns by not requiring warrants for domestic spying.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned that House Democrats may not support reauthorizing FISA's warrantless spy powers if FBI Director Kash Patel remains in his position. Jeffries has criticized Patel as a partisan conspiracy theorist unfit to lead the FBI.

Lawmakers extended the deadline for renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by 10 days, continuing a contentious debate over reforms. The program allows government surveillance of foreigners but faces ongoing challenges in balancing security needs with privacy concerns.

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing U.S. blockade, and the U.S. Congress passes a temporary extension of the FISA surveillance law. The developments highlight tensions in international relations and domestic surveillance policies.

The US Congress extended a controversial surveillance power under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 10 days. The measure has faced long-standing criticism for enabling US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant.

Congress is reauthorizing the 2024 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA), which renews Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance of foreign targets and enabling U.S. officials to search communications linked to Americans overseas. Critics argue the law’s benefits are unclear and raise privacy concerns, while supporters claim it includes significant reforms to address past abuses. The law’s extension remains contentious, with debates over its effectiveness and potential for expanded surveillance.

The Senate extended the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) past its April 20 deadline after the House failed to reauthorize it, maintaining a contentious debate over Section 702, which allows surveillance on foreign nationals but risks collecting data on Americans. The bipartisan opposition to a clean reauthorization highlights privacy concerns, with lawmakers from both parties and the White House divided on warrant requirements for government surveillance.

The House approved a two-week extension of Section 702 of FISA after conservative lawmakers blocked a five-year compromise deal, forcing a deadline of April 30. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in reaching a final agreement by the end of the month, emphasizing the need to balance surveillance powers with privacy safeguards.

The House extended Section 702 of FISA for two weeks until April 30 after conservative lawmakers blocked a five-year compromise deal, forcing a last-minute showdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized efforts to balance surveillance needs with privacy safeguards, while the Trump administration argued renewal is critical for national security.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed skepticism about extending the government’s warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702 of FISA without new privacy safeguards. He indicated potential opposition to a clean extension but did not confirm final stance, as GOP leaders push for renewal.

A controversial Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) faces expiration, sparking debate over warrantless surveillance renewal. Progressive Democrats and far-right Republicans push for reform, while bipartisan lawmakers seek an 18-month extension without changes, following Trump's demands. House Republicans delayed a vote amid internal dissent.

President Donald Trump is pushing to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a program allowing U.S. spy agencies to monitor foreign communications without warrants. Critics, including some lawmakers, argue the program infringes on American privacy and civil liberties, while Trump defends it as vital to national security.

Democrats in the House are divided on renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with leadership offering no clear guidance as debates over reforms versus a 'clean' reauthorization unfold. The law, Section 702, grants the Trump administration warrantless access to Americans' communications, sparking concerns about surveillance abuses and oversight failures.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a warrantless wiretapping authority, is set to expire on April 20th and faces renewal debates in Congress. Bipartisan groups including progressive Democrats and the Freedom Caucus call for reform, but face opposition from powerful figures seeking a 'clean' reauthorization.