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A key surveillance tool, Section 702 of FISA, is set to expire Friday after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed.
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Who
US Congress, President Donald Trump, Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Chuck Grassley
What
A key surveillance tool, Section 702 of FISA, is set to expire Friday after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:26:00 GMT · 5h 33m ago
Where
Washington, D.C., United States ·
Why
Congressional efforts to temporarily extend Section 702 failed in a bipartisan fashion, partly due to pushback over President Trump's acting intelligence pick, Bill Pulte.
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While a court order may prevent an immediate drop-off in surveillance, the expiration of Section 702 could lead to a significant gap in foreign intelligence collection, potentially affecting efforts to prevent terror attacks and catch foreign spies.
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