Renewal of Foreign Spy Law Urged by Cyber Command's Nakasone

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, leader of Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, has urged Congress to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the government to collect and review communications of foreigners abroad, including when they are in contact with Americans. The power is set to expire at the end of the month, and the Biden administration is pushing for reauthorization despite criticism that it is prone to abuse and violates privacy rights. Nakasone defended the authority, emphasizing its oversight and transparency, and warned that a lapse would be disastrous for national security.