Senate passes short-term extension of overseas spying authority

The Senate gave final passage to a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, on Friday. The measure is a controversial spy authority that allows U.S. intelligence services to collect communications of non-American citizens outside of the U.S. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports. Source link

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate quietly extended the nation’s spying powers Friday morning after the House failed to reauthorize the program before the fast-approaching deadline. The upper chamber’s unanimous vote to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) gives Congress a little more breathing room beyond the April 20 deadline … Read more

‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Lisa Hochstein turns herself in amid spying allegations

“Real Housewives of Miami” star Lisa Hochstein turned herself in to Miami authorities over allegations that she intercepted her ex-husband’s communications, her attorney confirmed on Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Hochstein, 43, was booked with a bond of $5,000, according to the Miami Dade … Read more

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is warning state health agencies about potential Chinese spying through medical technology. Abbott directed Texas state health agencies and public university systems to address potential cybersecurity risks linked to Chinese-manufactured medical devices, citing concerns that sensitive patient data could be accessed by foreign … Read more

Four men suspected of spying for Iran arrested in London

Four men were arrested in London on Friday on suspicion of spying for Iran, according to the Metropolitan Police. Counterterrorism police with the force apprehended the men in the early hours of Friday morning at addresses in Barnet and Watford, on London’s northern outskirts, the Metropolitan Police, or Met, said. The investigation centered on “suspected … Read more