Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of Fisa The Guardian - US · Jun 3
DHS Funded Plus: FISA reauthorization, driverless trucks in California, and an Epstein suicide note. Reason · May 1
US Congress passes short-term renewal of Fisa warrantless spying powers Lawmakers agree 45-day extension but Republican and Democratic critics urge reform of surveillance program The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Congress clears short-term FISA extension The House on Thursday passed a short-term extension of a key surveillance power, sending it to the White House just hours before it is set to expire at midnight. The bill, which would extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through June 12, passed amid bitter disagreements over… Roll Call · Apr 30
How High Plus: FISA reauthorization passes the House, a very capitalist museum, escalation in the redistricting wars, and more... Reason · Apr 30
House passes FISA reauthorization, Senate roadblock awaits House GOP leaders tacked on a CBDC ban to win over conservative holdouts. Axios · Apr 29
MTG catches Donald Trump begging for the same spy powers he called tyranny when Obama had them Marjorie Taylor Greene just called out a major flip-flop from Donald Trump on government surveillance. Hours after a gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Greene accused Trump of using the attack as an excuse to push for a clean reauthorization of FISA 702, a controversial spy program… The Mary Sue · Apr 29
Fauci Aide Charged Plus: A dicey FISA reauthorization, kingly quips about burning down the White House, the world's narrowest tax breaks, and more... Reason · Apr 29
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 · Apr 24
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 · Apr 23
‘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 The Independent UK · Apr 20
"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 · Apr 20
Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans The House GOP revolt on FISA Friday wasn't just a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. Axios · Apr 17
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 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 · Apr 17 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
Reason · Apr 17 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.
Axios · Apr 17 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.
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Reason · Apr 15 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.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program U.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 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
Reason · Apr 15 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...
Salon · Apr 6 AI is elevating a spy power debate Up for renewal on April 20, FISA Section 702 has long been criticized as a backdoor for spying on Americans
Reason · Apr 2 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