The intelligence-gathering program that allows U.S. government surveillance of foreigners abroad by collecting domestic communication information is set to expire at the end of the day Friday after the House and Senate left town without passing an extension. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. This will … Read more
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire Friday after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion. It’s a significant lapse for the program known as Section 702, and even as President Donald Trump nominates a … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A key U.S. surveillance program is on the brink of expiring after House Democrats and a group of conservatives sank a temporary extension amid a standoff over President Donald Trump’s intelligence chief pick. Lawmakers voted 198-218 on Thursday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge is scheduled Thursday to consider arguments in a challenge to the state’s fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families. A lawsuit brought by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez and other plaintiffs challenges the process used by … Read more
WASHINGTON — A rare lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad is growing more likely after President Donald Trump resisted calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent head of the nation’s intelligence agencies. Trump has doubled down on his temporary pick for director of … Read more
Meta has created a free five-week training course called America’s Workforce Academy to address shortages of jobs like fiber technicians, welders, plumbers and electricians. The workers would help build data centers and then be guaranteed a job in a skilled trade. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joins to discuss his organization’s partnership … Read more
Before the program, Larry said, his daughter required constant monitoring at home. “We basically took shifts where I would watch her through the day,” he said. “I’m a little bit heavier of a sleeper than Kandy, so she would take the night and we would have to check on her every few minutes to make … Read more
Meta Platforms is offering free training for people to work in its data centers and guaranteeing them a job in a skilled trade after completing a five-week course. The technology giant announced on Monday that it is committing $115 million to the program, which is open to qualified veterans, career changers and others who want … Read more
WASHINGTON — Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Donald Trump’s pick to temporarily lead the nation’s intelligence community. Sen. Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sounded … Read more
WASHINGTON — The CIA officer found with $40 million in gold bars stashed at his home is accused of creating a fake top secret intelligence program to receive government funds for his personal enrichment, according to two people with knowledge of the ongoing investigation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more