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politics5 days ago•16 min saved

Senate pushes tighter guardrails on Section 702 surveillance

Bipartisan Sens. Durbin and Lee introduced legislation to curb Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, demanding warrants to access content involving Americans, added oversight when searching 702 data, and stronger outside review in FISA cases. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks a clean, extended 18-month reauthorization before the April 20 deadline, with House opposition and no clear consensus on guardrails yet.

via Politico|

#congress #fisa #politics

us-politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Controversial Surveillance Bill Sparks Rift in Congress"

A mysterious provision added to a bill extending the Section 702 surveillance program has sparked concerns among privacy advocates, with the Senate set to vote on the bill soon. The provision, sponsored by Representatives Michael R. Turner and Jim Himes, is related to a dispute over whether a data center for cloud computing must cooperate with warrantless surveillance. While national security officials describe it as a narrow fix, privacy advocates fear it could be broadly used to draft ordinary service people as spies, and the provision's enigmatic terms have raised alarm.

via The New York Times|

#data-center #fisa #privacy-advocates

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"House Overcomes Infighting to Pass FISA Renewal for Surveillance Bill"

Fox News host Maria Bartiromo confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson on his change of stance regarding a proposed amendment to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was ultimately re-authorized without the amendment. Johnson defended his decision, citing the necessity of FISA for national security and emphasizing President Trump's support. He also addressed criticism from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and emphasized Trump's backing during a joint appearance at Mar-a-Lago.

via Newsweek|

#donald-trump #fisa #maria-bartiromo

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Republican Hard-liners Threaten Retaliation as Trump Supports Speaker Amid Ouster Threat"

Hard-line conservatives are threatening retaliation against fellow Republicans who voted against a proposed warrant requirement for domestic communications in foreign surveillance operations, accusing them of empowering the "deep state" and undermining constitutional liberties. Although the broader FISA package passed through the House easily, hard-liners immediately blocked its transmission to the Senate, aiming to draw attention to the vote and pressure Republicans who opposed the measure. Speaker Mike Johnson's support for FISA has sparked criticism from conservative colleagues, with some threatening to campaign against those who voted against the warrant mandate.

via The Hill|

#conservative-backlash #domestic-surveillance #fisa

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

House Renews FISA Spying Tool Despite Republican Opposition

The House of Representatives voted to renew the FISA Section 702 surveillance program after a Republican revolt earlier in the week. The bipartisan vote followed a deal with conservative rebels to shorten the reauthorization period to two years and include amendments requiring warrants for certain surveillance activities. The bill is expected to go to the Senate next week, and discussions on FISA are anticipated during a meeting between Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump.

via NBC News|

#bipartisan #fisa #house-of-representatives

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"House Passes FISA Renewal Despite Trump's Opposition and GOP Infighting"

The House passed the renewal of the Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act, reauthorizing Section 702 to monitor foreign citizens abroad believed to be a threat to national security, despite former President Donald Trump's plea to block the bill. The vote came after Trump incorrectly suggested the act was used to spy on his campaign, and some conservatives and progressives opposed the bill, arguing for the requirement of warrants for queries that may involve U.S. citizens. The legislation was revised to a two-year renewal to address conservative concerns and includes new measures aimed at preventing FISA abuse.

via Forbes|

#donald-trump #fisa #foreign-surveillance-intelligence-act

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"House Successfully Passes Revised FISA Bill Amid GOP Upheaval"

The House approved a two-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in a bipartisan vote, declining to attach an amendment requiring a warrant for some searches. The bill reauthorizes warrantless surveillance powers and includes reforms to FISA Section 702, but the failure to include the warrant requirement amendment has sparked debate. Speaker Mike Johnson faced challenges in facilitating compromise on the controversial topic, and the bill's passage marks a win for him. The road ahead remains rocky for Johnson as he navigates a contentious debate over sending aid to Ukraine and faces a threat by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to force a vote on ousting him.

via The Hill|

#bipartisan-vote #fisa #politics

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Renewed FISA Spy Program Clears Key House Hurdle Amid GOP Upheaval"

The House has passed a bill to renew a portion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) known as Section 702 for two years, following a conservative revolt that initially prevented the legislation from reaching the floor. The reauthorization, which allows the U.S. government to collect foreign intelligence without a warrant, faced opposition from some Republicans who sought more significant reforms. The bill's passage comes after months of GOP divisions over the FISA surveillance program, with concerns raised about civil liberties violations and the FBI's use of the intelligence repository.

via CBS News|

#fisa #house-gop #national-security

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"FISA Renewal Bill Clears House Hurdle Despite Republican Revolt"

The House passed a modified surveillance bill, reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, after an earlier version failed. The bill now goes to the Senate, with a two-year reauthorization instead of five years. House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing challenges to his leadership, organized a classified reading room for members to view information ahead of the vote. The final vote was 273-147, with bipartisan support. The White House reiterated its support for the reauthorization, emphasizing its importance for national security.

via CNN|

#fisa #gop #house-speaker-mike-johnson

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"FISA Reauthorization Overcomes GOP Setback, Advances in House and Sparks Senate Controversy"

The House passed a rule to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the U.S. government to collect electronic communications of non-Americans without a warrant. After a previous setback, hard-line Republicans regrouped and advanced a new version of the bill for a two-year reauthorization. The White House strongly supports the reauthorization but opposes an amendment that would require a warrant to access data from Americans communicating with foreign targets. The amendment, backed by both progressive and far-right Republicans, will be one of six considered before final passage.

via ABC News|

#fisa #house-of-representatives #national-security

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"House Overcomes Revolt and Advances Revised FISA Bill for Final Vote"

The House advanced a revised bill to reauthorize the U.S.'s warrantless surveillance authority, setting up a final vote on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years with added reforms. The bill includes amendments, including one for a warrant requirement before the government can review information collected on Americans. The advancement follows a previous version being blocked by conservative Republicans, prompting negotiations and changes to the legislation to address concerns and secure support.

via The Hill|

#fisa #house #politics

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Conservative Chaos: The Battle Over FISA Reauthorization"

House Republicans are divided over the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with a faction blocking its passage due to concerns about the lack of protections for Americans' privacy. The program, which allows intelligence agencies to spy on foreign nationals' communications, is set to expire soon. President Trump's influence and false information have affected the debate, and the timing of resolving the issue is complicated by other pressing matters in Congress.

via PBS NewsHour|

#fisa #intelligence #national-security

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"House Speaker Johnson's Evolution on FISA and Republican Chaos"

Speaker Mike Johnson, a onetime critic of the FISA foreign spy program, has shifted his stance and is now championing its renewal, opposing a new warrant requirement for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). His change of tune has put him at odds with former President Trump and his former colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee, who feel the requirement is crucial for preventing Justice Department abuses. Johnson attributes his reversal to learning more about the program as Speaker and deems it vital for national security, despite earlier criticisms of FBI abuses. This shift highlights the impact of greater access to classified information on lawmaker positions and has sparked tensions within the GOP.

via The Hill|

#fisa #gop #mike-johnson

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"House Speaker Johnson's FISA Impasse and Trump's 'Spygate' Lies Spark Chaos in Congress"

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats will not assist GOP leaders in advancing legislation extending the government’s surveillance powers, effectively blocking the FISA bill from receiving a floor vote. Speaker Mike Johnson is exploring options to break the impasse, including potentially shrinking the Section 702 reauthorization window from five years to two to appease hard-line critics.

via The Hill|

#fisa #government-surveillance #hakeem-jeffries

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"House Republicans in Turmoil as Trump's Influence Sparks Conservative Rebellion and Threats to Speaker"

House Republicans, influenced by former President Donald Trump, descended into chaos as right-wing lawmakers derailed a vote on a controversial spying law, dealing a significant blow to House Speaker Mike Johnson. The move effectively froze the House and left the legislation in limbo, with conservative hardliners expressing frustration at Johnson's leadership. Efforts to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act may face a clearer path in the Senate, where leaders on both sides agree on the need to extend the spying law. Trump's involvement and comments further exacerbated the House GOP's paralysis, with some members expressing preference for his advice over Johnson's.

via USA TODAY|

#chaos #donald-trump #fisa