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The Latest Breaking News from FISA

Congress Still Has a Chance To Curb Section 702 Surveillance Abuses

Sen. Ron Wyden warns that Americans would be “stunned” at how officials have used the law.

Reason

New FISA proposal unveiled in House

House Republicans on Thursday released a new proposal that would extend a powerful surveillance authority for three years, but it was not immediately clear if it would garner enough support to win passage in the chamber. The updated text would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a…

Roll Call

‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline looming

ANALYSIS: As the president’s approval rating plummets, the days of him and the Republican House speaker getting everything they want may be over, Eric Garcia writes

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"A fraud": Candace Owens takes sharp swipe at Donald Trump as surveillance debate divides MAGA base

Candace Owens publicly criticized Donald Trump over his support for extending FISA Section 702, sparking debate among supporters. Owens argued the move threatens civil liberties, while Trump defended it as essential for national security. The clash has exposed growing divisions within MAGA, highlighting tensions between protecting rights and ensuring safety.

The Times of India

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

The House GOP revolt on FISA Friday wasn't just a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Axios

What is Fisa, and why does it allow no-warrant surveillance?

Law allows government to spy on emails, texts and phone calls outside the US, including those of some Americans

The Guardian - US

US Congress passes 10-day extension of surveillance law amid Republican infighting

Trump repeatedly demanded that Republicans unify to pass a longer extension of the Fisa warrantless spying law

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FISA Reform Blues

Plus: The House passes a short-term FISA extension, Ron Wyden urges fellow Senate Democrats to oppose a "clean" bill, and Norway gets robot buses.

Reason

House GOP rebellion derails FISA renewal

The House agreed by unanimous consent to extend FISA until April 30 after a group of Republicans blocked attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewals.

Axios

Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump Says He's Willing To 'Risk' Your Rights for His Surveillance Powers

The president once said he wanted to kill warrantless electronic spying. So much for that.

Reason

What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program

U.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security

The Independent UK

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

Donald Trump says he is ‘working very hard’ with House Republicans to extend Section 702 without changes

The Guardian - US

House Readies Spy Powers Vote

Plus: New York wants to tax second homes, water in the Dupont Circle fountain, Polish robots chase wild boars, and more...

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A new report on section 702 of FISA from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Just in time for a Congressional vote this month on reauthorization of the vital intelligence program

Reason

Trump Backs Section 702 Reauthorization After Once Calling To 'KILL FISA'

The president is much less concerned about the law's potential for overreach now that he's in charge of the government wielding it.

Axios

Scoop: Johnson, conservatives head to White House for FISA briefing

The House speaker may not have the votes to pass a clean extension of the surveillance law.

Reason

Investigating FISA Abuses in Crossfire Hurricane

Ten years later, we're still not done

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A Jury Hit Meta With a $375 Million Verdict. The Open Internet May Pay the Price.

Meta's loss in a New Mexico "product design" case could also be a blow against Section 230, free speech, and online privacy.

Axios

Trump's SAVE Act push creates new FISA problem for Mike Johnson

Reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA is shaping up to be a major headache for House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Autosport

What Ben Sulayem's support from auto clubs means for FIA presidential election

“If someone wants me to win, they just have to say the wrong words to me: ‘You can’t do it.’ As soon as I hear that, I’ll do everything to win.”These are the words of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in an interview with GP Racing magazine last year and…

Motorsport

What Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s support from auto clubs means for FIA presidential election

The Independent UK

FBI closes unit that watched for misuse of national security surveillance to spy on Americans

Overseeing use of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was primary focus of Office of Internal Auditing

Roll Call

FBI director pick Patel to face questions about past comments - Roll Call

FBI director nominee Kash Patel is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Roll Call

Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call

Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.

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