Rep. Chip Roy
Coverage of Rep. Chip Roy in the Nexus archive.
- Reporter’s Notebook: Congress passes short-term FISA 702 fix, delays long-term renewal
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.
- House passes FISA renewal in bipartisan vote, putting pressure on Senate before looming deadline
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.
- DAVID MARCUS: Why I'll take my clunker over any new car with a government kill switch
David Marcus criticizes government-mandated kill switches in new cars, citing concerns over privacy and control. The article highlights failed legislative efforts by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Chip Roy to repeal Biden-era regulations requiring these safety features, while emphasizing Marcus's preference for older vehicles without internet connectivity.