US EditionUS House passes 3-year extension of divisive U.S. surveillance program
- On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Congress approved a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act , averting a midnight expiration. The Senate passed the measure via unanimous consent, and the House followed with a 261-111 vote.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected the House's earlier three-year renewal bill, which included a central bank digital currency ban, calling the provision a 'poison pill' and 'dead on arrival' in the upper chamber.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted more than 200,000 warrantless queries involving Americans' information in 2022, according to an Office of the Director of National Intelligence report. Privacy advocates cite this data to demand warrant requirements despite national security officials' insistence on the program's necessity.
- Negotiators have until June 12 to reach a long-term agreement, with House Speaker Mike Johnson stating, 'We cannot allow it to go dark,' as he manages competing demands for reforms and security.
- With both chambers on recess next week, lawmakers face compressed time to resolve disputes over warrant requirements and oversight measures before the June 12 deadline. Another lapse would interrupt intelligence operations amid ongoing national security concerns.
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Former Georgia Rep. MTG Blasts "Betrayal" After House Passes FISA Extension Without Warrants - Tampa Free Press
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), opting for a “clean” bill that does not include new warrant requirements for American citizens. The passage followed a tense floor session where some members broke ranks with party leadership to demand stricter privacy protections. […] Former Georgia Rep. MTG Blasts “Betrayal” After House Passes FISA Extension Wit…
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Senate Passes Short-Term FISA Extension, Delays Decision on Surveillance Reforms
Lawmakers approve 45-day continuation of Section 702 authority as debate over privacy protections remains unresolved. The post Senate Passes Short-Term FISA Extension, Delays Decision on Surveillance Reforms first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Congress Extends Surveillance Programme Amid Renewed Debate
Congress has approved a short-term extension of a crucial US spy agency surveillance programme, averting its expiration. Lawmakers are struggling with a long-term reauthorisation due to differences over privacy concerns. The extension lasts until June 12, allowing time for potential reform discussions with the White House.
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