surveillance powers
Coverage of surveillance powers in the Nexus archive.
- Immigration funding passes Senate, surveillance bill blocked
The Senate passed a $70 billion funding bill for immigration enforcement agencies with a 52-47 vote, sending it to the House. Shortly after, the Senate blocked a bill related to expiring surveillance powers due to opposition from seven Republicans and Democrats over Bill Pulte's nomination as director of national intelligence.
- Republican Congress faces major pileup before midterms
The Republican Congress faces mounting challenges before midterms, including a contentious immigration enforcement bill, time constraints due to limited legislative sessions, and urgent deadlines for extending surveillance powers and avoiding a government shutdown. Additional issues include negotiations on cryptocurrency, housing, insulin pricing, and college sports reforms, alongside stalled transportation and farm bills.
- House extends surveillance powers for 10 days
The House extended surveillance powers for 10 days after GOP leaders' attempts to secure a five-year or 18-month renewal failed. President Trump had advocated for the 18-month extension, but it did not pass.