Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

Congress returns to Washington as Section 702 of FISA expires amid political disputes over the Acting Director of National Intelligence. President Trump will headline the opening of the Great American State Fair, part of the Freedom 250 event celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Congress returns to Washington amid uncertainty over the expired Section 702 of FISA, which Democrats blocked from extension due to opposition to Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence. President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton for permanent DNI, but the hearing was canceled. The Great American State Fair, part of Trump's Freedom 250 initiative, begins on the National Mall with Trump headlining a rally.

President Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, disrupting Senate efforts to renew a surveillance program and causing tension with Republicans. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton criticized the delay but later postponed the hearing. Trump's move increases the likelihood of Bill Pulte, a controversial temporary appointee, assuming the role.

A key U.S. surveillance law, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, expired on June 12 after Congress missed its reauthorization deadline. Experts suggest intelligence agencies may continue data collection under existing certifications until March 2027, but lawmakers like Chuck Grassley expressed concerns about potential disruptions. Debates over surveillance practices and negotiations involving President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to a national intelligence role remain unresolved.

President Trump is demanding that Congress attach his voting bill, the SAVE America Act, to legislation renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Section 702, which allows surveillance of foreigners and incidental collection of Americans' communications, lapsed after a failed House vote. Trump also faces criticism over his selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, with lawmakers expressing concerns about potential misuse of FISA powers.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired on June 12, 2024, after Congress missed its reauthorization deadline. The program, which allows surveillance of foreign communications, will continue under existing court certifications until March 2027, according to experts. The American Civil Liberties Union and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley expressed differing views on the potential consequences of the lapse.

The US intelligence community's foreign spying powers under Section 702 of FISA expired after lawmakers rejected a three-week extension. The extension failed in a House vote, ending the government's authority to conduct surveillance under this provision.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired on June 12 after Congress missed its reauthorization deadline. Experts suggest existing certifications may allow continued surveillance until March 2027, though concerns remain about potential legal challenges and temporary disruptions in intelligence collection.

Congress allowed Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to expire, which permits surveillance of foreign communications. Experts suggest existing certifications may keep the program operational until March 2027, but concerns remain about potential legal challenges and disruptions to intelligence collection. Disagreements over surveillance practices and a Trump announcement about Bill Pulte running the Office of the Director of National Intelligence contributed to stalled negotiations.

A key U.S. surveillance provision, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, is set to lapse as Congress failed to renew it before a recess. The law allows intelligence agencies to collect electronic communications of foreigners outside the U.S., with companies still legally required to comply even after expiration, though some lawmakers and experts warn of potential risks.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a key spying power, is expiring. Speaker Mike Johnson warned that not extending it risks 'a serious calamity on our shores' and could impact foreign surveillance capabilities.

President Trump suggested an executive order could be used to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Congress failed to pass a temporary extension. He stated, 'Congress wants me to do it' when asked by The Hill about the possibility.

The House rejected a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, risking its expiration Friday. The vote was 198-218, with Democrats opposing the extension unless President Trump reverses his decision to appoint Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, which they argue lacks legitimacy.

President Donald Trump has refused to replace acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, despite bipartisan calls for a permanent appointee, risking a lapse in Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that enables U.S. intelligence gathering abroad. The law expires Friday, and Democrats have conditioned its renewal on Trump withdrawing Pulte, who lacks relevant experience. Congressional leaders are attempting to pass short-term extensions, but passage remains uncertain.

An attempt to negotiate a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) faces objections from Senate Democrats. Democrats largely rejected efforts to fast-track the extension unless President Trump rescinds the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence.

Donald Trump is set to meet with House speaker Mike Johnson as pressure grows to nominate a permanent director of national intelligence to prevent the expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by Thursday. The renewal of the surveillance law is stalled due to disputes over Bill Pulte’s role as acting intelligence chief and a leadership vacuum.

A revolt over Trump's DNI pick Pulte has put FISA reauthorization at risk. Congress delayed the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 45 days ago, with Republican leaders now facing a new deadline.

Republican senators warn that Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a surveillance program set to expire on June 12, may lapse due to bipartisan opposition to President Trump’s selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Efforts to extend the program stalled after Pulte’s nomination faced criticism for lacking national security experience, with senators from both parties blocking a long-term extension.

Congress faces a June 12 deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act but has not reached a consensus on reforms. A 45-day extension granted in April allowed negotiations, but efforts failed, with a Senate vote of 52 to 47 against a renewal deal. Sean Vitka of Demand Progress stated no reforms were achieved in the discussions.

The Senate has refused to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, causing it to lapse on June 12, as a protest against Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. The surveillance power requires congressional approval to avoid expiration.

A Republican-led effort to extend warrantless spying powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act failed in the US Senate after seven GOP lawmakers joined Democrats in opposition. Privacy advocates celebrated the stalled vote, which marked another setback for Section 702 renewal supporters.

The Senate voted 52-47 against advancing a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, increasing the risk of a lapse or short-term extension. The vote followed concerns over President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, which Democrats warned could threaten the intelligence community's independence. The Senate plans to retry moving its agreement next week, with Congress needing action by June 12.

President Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has sparked bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers expressing concerns that Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and history of targeting political adversaries could jeopardize efforts to renew a key surveillance program. Senate Republicans are pushing for a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before its June 12 expiration, but Pulte's appointment has complicated bipartisan support for the bill.

Senate Republicans are proposing a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through June 12, 2029, with new guardrails and penalties for intelligence abuses. The bill includes a three-year ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a digital currency and faces challenges from privacy advocates and concerns over President Donald Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.

Congress faces multiple deadlines and stalled legislation due to Republican divisions over Trump administration policies, including a $2 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and immigration funding. The budget reconciliation process is blocked, delaying key agenda items like reauthorizing a spy law and a defense bill.

Congress faces multiple deadlines and stalled priorities due to Republican divisions, including a stalled immigration enforcement funding package and a contentious Department of Justice anti-weaponization fund. The Senate is gridlocked over the fund's allocation and a looming June 12 deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA.

The Trump administration argued that a ceasefire with Iran paused the 60-day congressional war approval deadline. The Department of Justice faces legal resistance from multiple states, including conservative Trump strongholds, over voter data requests. Trump also threatened troop withdrawals from Spain, Italy, and Germany amid tensions over his Middle East war policies.

The US Congress approved a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's warrantless spying powers, with bipartisan critics urging reforms. Republican infighting over Section 702 of FISA and resistance from House Speaker Mike Johnson to hardline reforms stalled multi-year renewal efforts.

Congress extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for 45 days, delaying a permanent resolution amid debates over privacy concerns and surveillance reforms. The extension follows disputes over declassifying a court opinion and conflicting proposals between the House and Senate, including a failed attempt to link the law to a central bank digital currency ban.

Mike Johnson secured Freedom Caucus support for a controversial surveillance law by adding a ban on the hypothetical future issuance of U.S. digital currency. The law, which allows warrantless searches of Americans' communications, passed the House with bipartisan support but faces Senate opposition, particularly from privacy advocates like Sen. Ron Wyden.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire in two days, with its renewal in limbo ahead of a critical deadline. The program remains controversial amid ongoing debates.

The latest attempt to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) has failed to satisfy critics on both political sides. House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a three-year extension bill with language prohibiting targeting Americans, but civil liberties groups and conservative watchdogs argue it lacks meaningful reforms and ignores warrant requirements for U.S. person searches.

The Senate passed a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications of non-American citizens abroad. The measure is described as controversial and was reported by CBS News' Nikole Killion.

The House GOP rebellion blocked a long-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), forcing a two-week extension. House Speaker Mike Johnson and the White House faced a setback as 20 Republicans opposed the extension, leading to a last-minute patch until April 30.

The U.S. House of Representatives is rushing to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial surveillance program used by spy agencies like the CIA and NSA. The proposal includes changes to the program, which is set to expire April 20, but faces criticism from Democrats who question the lack of transparency and civil liberties concerns.

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.