warrantless spy powers
Coverage of warrantless spy powers in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says Pulte will take over as acting DNI sooner than expected
President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers.
- Pulte pick to lead DNI further jeopardizes path to renewing warrantless spy powers
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of the intelligence community, causing lawmakers to reconsider renewing warrantless surveillance powers.
- Senate passes 45-day FISA extension
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.
- Jeffries warns Democrats might not support FISA reauthorization if Patel remains atop FBI
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.
- Republicans discuss boosting existing spy powers guardrails as FISA compromise
Republicans are negotiating a compromise to renew warrantless spy powers under FISA for one year, offering to strengthen existing safeguards in exchange. This proposal shortens the 18-month renewal period requested by President Trump for Section 702 of the Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act.
- Republicans float short-term spy powers extension as they struggle to strike deal
House Republicans are considering a two-month extension of warrantless spy powers as their support for President Trump's 18-month request faces resistance within the GOP. The shorter extension aims to provide time for debates on surveillance reforms.
- House gears up for tough vote on spy powers
The U.S. House is preparing for a contentious vote on renewing warrantless spy powers. The House Rules Committee passed a clean extension of these powers, blocking amendments despite opposition from some conservative members.
- Trump asks GOP to ‘unify’ ahead of vote on spy powers
President Trump called on Republicans to unify ahead of voting on the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which permits warrantless spying on foreigners while potentially collecting data on Americans. The move reflects Trump's ongoing stance on surveillance powers.