The deadline for Congress to extend a key government spy program passed at midnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to strike a deal to reauthorize the tool. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows surveillance of foreign nationals abroad without a warrant, which proponents of the program argue is critical for national security. […]
Congress misses deadline to pass extension of key spy program
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Tue 10:00 - The Hill
Pulte appointment ups pressure for Congress to punt on reauthorizing spy powers
Wed 15:38 - The Hill
Trump backs short-term spy powers extension amid fight with Senate GOP over Pulte
Wed 17:48 - Fox News
Trump concession breathes new life into stalled FISA spy powers deal
Thu 00:23 - Washington Examiner
House takes the reins in FISA fight as Senate Democrats hold firm against Pulte
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
Pulte clash threatens even short-term spy powers extension
Thu 21:37 - The Hill
Trump mulls executive order on spy powers: 'Let's see what happens'
Fri 12:58 - The Hill
Live updates: Iran weighs US peace terms; FISA spy powers on brink of expiration
Fri 15:00 - NPR
A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?
Fri 16:50 - The Hill
Trump’s Iran progress met with skepticism
Fri 16:56 - Fox News
Expiring spy law sparks warnings of 'fatal' consequences ahead of World Cup
Sat 04:01 - Washington Examiner
Congress misses deadline to pass extension of key spy program