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House and Senate Democrats reject Trump’s request to extend FISA Section 702 authority ahead of World Cup
Senate Democrats and seven Republicans voted 47-52 to block FISA Section 702 extension ahead of its June 12 expiration, demanding warrant reforms.
Anadolu Agency
US House rejects short-term extension of surveillance law
The US House of Representatives rejected a short-term extension Thursday of a key US surveillance authority, which is set to expire Friday.
This week: FISA fight comes to a head
Republicans in Congress face two major tasks this week: wrapping up reconciliation 2.0 and renewing a controversial spy powers authority before it expires Friday. The House returns with a final sprint to clear roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement through President Donald Trump’s term,
Trump pressures Congress on FISA ahead of World Cup: List of GOP critics
Facing bipartisan concerns over FISA Section 702 renewal, Trump said the law is "very important" ahead of the World Cup.
Christian Science Monitor
Congress lets part of spy law lapse. What's next for counterterrorism efforts?
At a time of heightened security risks, renewal of a prominent intelligence tool is caught in a standoff between Congress and President Donald Trump.
Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is,