Congress on Thursday approved a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance authority, narrowly avoiding its expiration while punting a broader fight over reforms to warrantless intelligence collection. The measure, which extends the program through June 12, now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk after clearing both chambers with bipartisan …
Read More »House Floor Stalls as GOP Divisions Block Action on Surveillance, Farm Bill and Budget
The House ground to a halt Tuesday after Republican leaders failed to advance a key procedural rule needed to consider a slate of major legislation, exposing deep divisions within the GOP conference and freezing floor action. Lawmakers briefly reconvened before quickly recessing as Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team …
Read More »Senate Passes, Biden Signs FISA Reauthorization
Jimmy Williams On Saturday, President Biden signed legislation that renewed a crucial U.S. surveillance law. The move comes amidst debates regarding whether the FBI should face limitations on accessing Americans’ data through the program, a disagreement that almost led to the law’s expiration. The Senate voted to extend Section 702 …
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