House to take up last-minute extension of key FISA spy power, but uproar over Bill Pulte could doom vote

Washington — House Republicans on Thursday will move forward on what’s expected to be a futile effort to extend a key spy authority until early July, after President Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence rattled lawmakers. The authority, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, is set to expire Friday after … Read more

Trump asks Congress for short-term FISA extension amid impasse over Pulte appointment

Washington — President Trump said Wednesday that he’s asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority, which is set to expire Friday, amid an impasse over his selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.  “FISA 702 is very important to our Military, and keeping the American People safe, … Read more

Uncertainty remains over Iran ceasefire extension after Trump’s marathon White House meeting

President Trump signaled Friday before a marathon meeting at the White House that he would make a final decision on the war with Iran, but uncertainty remains over where things stand after he failed to announce a deal or ceasefire extension after the meeting. Source link

U.S. negotiators awaiting response from Iran on ceasefire extension proposal

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working to extend their current ceasefire and begin negotiations on a long-term agreement, but neither President Trump nor Iranian leaders have given final approval on a deal. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more. Source link

US and Iran reach ceasefire extension deal pending Trump’s final approval

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding extending the current ceasefire and launching negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, but the deal still needs President Donald Trump’s final approval, U.S. sources confirmed to Fox News. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS … Read more

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump signed a 45-day extension for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Thursday night after the Senate rejected the three-year extension passed by the House, the White House confirmed to Fox News Digital. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., warned House leaders … Read more

Senate passes another short-term FISA extension, hours before deadline

Washington — The Senate on Thursday passed an extension of a key surveillance authority that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without a warrant, the latest in a back-and-forth with the House over the expiring program. The program, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, is set to … Read more

Senate rejects House’s FISA bill, pitches 45-day extension ahead of looming deadline

Congress passes short-term FISA 702 extension Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the 13-day FISA extension. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., discusses the measure and Virginia’s controversial redistricting vote on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate scrapped the House’s reauthorization of the nation’s controversial spying powers and … Read more

Iran fires at ships in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire extension

Iran attacked at least 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to international news agencies, amid the indefinite ceasefire extension President Trump announced Tuesday. Robert Murrett, the deputy director for Syracuse University’s Institute for Security Policy and Law, joins with more. Source link