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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.

Washington, D.C., United States

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 · 2h 55m 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.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

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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