Senate Democrats Weigh Strategy on Surveillance Powers and Trump Nominee
Officials warn the lapse could disrupt surveillance as some companies may stop sharing data and lawmakers have not renewed the authority.
- On Friday at midnight, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired, creating uncertainty for U.S. intelligence agencies and the technology companies that provide surveillance data.
- Senate Democrats blocked renewal to protest President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency , to serve as interim Director of National Intelligence .
- Intelligence officials warn the lapse threatens national security, though a court order allows agencies to utilize existing surveillance certifications through March 2027, limiting immediate operational damage.
- President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as permanent DNI replacement; Republicans are rushing his confirmation before Pulte takes office on June 19.
- Privacy advocates and lawmakers continue pushing for warrant requirements on incidental American data collection before Congress returns to Washington on June 23 to address the stalled renewal.
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A key spying power expired. Will foreign surveillance go dark?
WASHINGTON — A key surveillance power expired early Saturday amid a congressional stalemate over renewing it, despite warnings from President Donald Trump, members of Congress and current and former intelligence officials that its lapse would cause the United States to “go dark” to foreign terror plots, crippling cyberattacks and other grim threats. The post A key spying power expired. Will foreign surveillance go dark? appeared first on Hawaii …
Trump Considers Executive Order to Extend FISA Section 702 After House Fails to Pass Extension
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is considering issuing an executive order to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act after the House failed to pass a temporary extension earlier that day, according to reports. The House voted 218-198 against the measure, and the surveillance powers are set to expire Friday. Trump told […]
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