The Senate passes a reauthorization of a key US surveillance program just after a midnight deadline
- The Senate passed a two-year reauthorization of FISA's warrantless surveillance program by a 60-34 vote to prevent a lapse in intelligence gathering capabilities.
- The legislation extends Section 702 of FISA with bipartisan support, avoiding restrictions on FBI data searches and ensuring surveillance continuity.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer commended the last-minute reauthorization, preventing potential expiration of the spy program at midnight.
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US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate voted late on Friday night to approve the reauthorization of a controversial surveillance program, narrowly missing the midnight expiration of the program, and the White House said President Joe Biden would swiftly sign it. The reauthorization secures what supporters call a key element of U.S. foreign intelligence gathering. “Democrats and Republicans came together and did the right thing for our country safety,” Sena…
Lawmakers reauthorize US spying law that critics claim expands the government's surveillance of Americans
Lawmakers recently passed legislation early Saturday that will authorize and expand Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The controversial bill will allow the government to collect communications of foreign individuals by accessing records from phone and tech providers, per Tech Crunch.The bill passed with a 60-34 vote. However, critics have not been silent about the recent development. Some have suggested that the piece of …
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Malay MailUS lawmakers renew controversial surveillance tool
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers on Saturday (Apr 20) approved the renewal of a powerful electronic surveillance tool widely used by American intelligence agencies abroad, but criticised by civil liberties organisations. Senators voted 60-34 shortly after midnight to pass the bill, an
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