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
WASHINGTON — A powerful surveillance tool backed by national security hawks faces a risk of expiring this week after President Donald Trump moved to put it in the hands of an ally without a national security background. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump tapped housing … Read more
Pulte appointment as acting DNI could hold up FISA reauthorization – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing back against President Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the next acting director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more. Source link
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Washington — The Senate on Friday blocked an extension of a key warrantless surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies, meaning Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire on June 12 without further intervention. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural motion that would have set up a … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conservative House Republicans are escalating a fight over government surveillance as Congress reopens debate this week on a controversial warrantless spying program. Members of the House Freedom Caucus are pledging to hold firm on adding a permanent ban on central bank digital currency (CBDC) to any legislation … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you give them an inch, they may take a mile. And if you give Congress a deadline, they’ll probably take 13 days. Or perhaps 45. Congress recently struggled to reauthorize the nation’s most effective, and arguably most controversial, spying program. After much division, lawmakers only renewed … Read more
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
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
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