FBI Director Urges Congress to Extend Controversial Surveillance Program

FBI Director Christopher Wray defended the controversial surveillance program, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, in a Senate hearing, arguing that it is crucial for combating cybercrime and terrorism. However, critics, including Senator Mike Lee, accused the FBI of abusing the program to surveil Americans. The program, which is set to expire at the end of the month, allows intelligence agencies to monitor foreign communications but has raised concerns about civil rights violations. Wray assured lawmakers that past issues have been addressed, but critics remain skeptical and are pushing for reforms to protect Americans' privacy.