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politics8 days ago•11 min saved

Democrats defend seated stance at SOTU as Trump pushes surveillance renewal

Schumer defended Democrats who remained seated during Trump’s State of the Union, arguing the government’s first duty is protecting Americans. Meanwhile, Trump urged a straight, 18‑month extension of the Section 702 surveillance program despite House opposition. The scene was complemented by Casey Means’s Senate hearing on vaccines and autism questions, ongoing scrutiny of Rep. Tony Gonzales’s sexual‑harassment allegations, and a recap of Trump’s post‑SOTU policy agenda on elections, drug pricing, stock trading by lawmakers, and housing.

via Politico|

#gonzales #politics #schumer

politics8 days ago•11 min saved

Trump pushes clean 18-month Section 702 renewal before April deadline

President Trump told key Republicans he wants a straight, 18-month extension of the Section 702 surveillance program with no changes, ahead of the April 20 lapse. White House aides are lobbying for a clean extension, but in the House a coalition of privacy hawks and skeptical lawmakers could block it or demand reforms, making the renewal's fate uncertain.

via Politico|

#congress #politics #privacy

politics10 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

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Government Surveillance: The Battle Over Expanded Powers"

Senate leaders are urging colleagues to renew the expiring warrantless surveillance law, Section 702, before it lapses on Friday, with pressure to avoid amendments that would delay the process. Despite the deadline, a national security court has granted a request allowing the program to operate for another year even if the law expires, but there could be smaller gaps in collecting some messages. Section 702 authorizes the government to collect messages of foreigners abroad from U.S. companies, but it is controversial due to the inclusion of messages of Americans in the sweep.

via The New York Times|

#foreign-intelligence #national-security #politics

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"Expanding Surveillance Laws: The Key Senate Struggle"

The US House of Representatives reauthorized the controversial spying law Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without meaningful reforms, expanding surveillance powers and allowing law enforcement to compel any service provider with access to communications equipment to hand over data. This move has been condemned as a chilling assault on free speech and poses a significant threat to Americans' privacy and first amendment rights. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill, and there are calls for real reforms to rein in government spying.

via The Guardian US|

#civil-liberties #government-spying #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•4 min saved

"House and Senate Clash Over FISA Renewal and Surveillance Bill Modifications"

The House of Representatives passed a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without adding a warrant mandate for US data, but it faces opposition from House Freedom Caucus conservatives and their allies. The bill's passage was followed by a procedural measure objection and now requires a vote on whether to reconsider its passage. The legislation aims to reform FISA Section 702, which allows the government to surveil foreigners abroad with suspected terror links without a warrant, and has sparked debate between privacy and national security concerns.

via Fox News|

#fisa-renewal #government #house-of-representatives

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

House GOP Dysfunction: Trump's Influence on Surveillance Bill Collapse

House Republican lawmakers are furious at 19 GOP colleagues who blocked a bill to renew a key surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The bill's failure is attributed to conservative privacy hawks' anger over the handling of the bill and the exclusion of an amendment mandating warrants for the purchase of U.S. citizens’ data from third-party data brokers. Speaker Mike Johnson faced a major setback as small factions of the House GOP’s majority have weaponized rule votes to kill their own party’s legislation as a form of protest against their leadership. The fight over Section 702 has put Speaker Mike Johnson in a difficult spot between the House Judiciary Committee and its allies, and the U.S. intelligence community and national security hawks in Congress.

via Fox News|

#fisa-renewal-bill #gop-lawmakers #house-republicans

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"House GOP Dysfunction: FISA Renewal Collapses After Trump Push"

A House bill to renew FISA's Section 702 surveillance tool, backed by Speaker Mike Johnson, was blocked by House GOP privacy hawks following former President Trump's push to "KILL FISA." The bill aimed to curb abuse and safeguard Americans' data, but conservative critics argued it didn't go far enough. The fight has put Johnson in a difficult spot between the House Judiciary Committee and the U.S. intelligence community, with the bill's fate uncertain as Section 702 is set to expire on April 19 if Congress does not act.

via Fox News|

#fisa #gop #house-of-representatives

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"House Republicans in Chaos Over FISA Renewal After Trump's Push"

Conservative House Republicans are threatening to derail the renewal of the FISA Section 702 surveillance program over opposition to additional warrant requirements for collecting data of American citizens, posing a major test for House Speaker Mike Johnson's slim majority. The fight highlights divisions within the GOP, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about potential abuse of Americans' private communications. The House is set to consider a compromise bill aimed at curbing abuse of Section 702-collected data, but conservative opposition to the bill's scope and safeguards could jeopardize its passage.

via Fox News|

#conservative-opposition #fisa-renewal #government-surveillance

politics2 years ago•21 min saved

"Congressional Blunder: Russia's Nuclear Space Weapon Threat Exposed"

The Intelligence Committee faced a chaotic day as news of a Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon leaked, coinciding with the Section 702 reauthorization debate. Chairman Turner's cryptic threat statement sparked confusion and controversy, leading to a clash with Himes. The discussion also delved into Russia's space militarization, potential responses, and the complexities of Section 702, including concerns about probable cause warrants and the Fourth Amendment.

via POLITICO|

#congress #intelligence-committee #politics

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Surveillance Law Extension Vote Collapses Amid GOP Clash

The House of Representatives has abandoned plans to vote on rival bills to extend and reform a controversial surveillance law known as Section 702 after a heated dispute among Republicans. The law allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners abroad but can also collect Americans' private messages. Lawmakers from both parties are divided on how severely to restrict officials' ability to access Americans' communications. Progressive Democrats and right-wing Republicans support a Judiciary Committee bill that would curtail the law and enhance privacy protections, while centrists and national security hawks back an Intelligence Committee bill with more modest changes. The fate of the law, set to expire at the end of the month, is now uncertain.

via The New York Times|

#house-vote #overhaul #politics

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Battle for Surveillance Reform: Trump Allies, Congress Clash Over Government's Spying Power"

The House Intelligence Committee has advanced a bill that would expand the federal government's warrantless surveillance powers, drawing criticism from civil liberties advocates who describe it as the largest expansion of domestic government surveillance since the Patriot Act. The bill, supported by Trump allies, would increase surveillance agencies' access to the communications of U.S. citizens with minimal oversight or restrictions. The House Judiciary Committee has proposed a competing bill that would require warrants for data collection and has gained support from both progressive and conservative lawmakers. The two bills will be voted on this week, with the Intelligence Committee bill being quietly supported by the White House and senior intelligence officials.

via The Intercept|

#civil-liberties #house-intelligence-committee #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

The Battle Over Renewing Foreign Surveillance Powers: Protecting Servicemembers and Preventing Terrorism

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) has released a bill, H.R. 6611, that would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and renew mass surveillance authority for another eight years. The bill includes new authorities that the intelligence community has sought for years, allowing the indiscriminate collection of U.S. persons' communications without a warrant. It also authorizes the use of this surveillance program to vet asylum seekers and expands the definition of electronic communication service providers. In contrast, the House Judiciary Committee's bill, H.R. 6570, aims to address issues with Section 702 by banning warrantless backdoor searches and renewing the authority for only three more years. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) urges members of Congress to reject the HPSCI bill and vote for the Judiciary Committee's bill.

via EFF|

#fisa #house-intelligence-committee #politics

national-security2 years ago•4 min saved

Renewing Section 702: Safeguarding Servicemembers and National Security

The Department of Defense is urging Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it expires in December. Section 702 allows intelligence collection on non-U.S. persons abroad who use U.S. communications services and have foreign intelligence value. Intelligence obtained through Section 702 has been crucial in protecting American servicemembers, providing insights on the battlefield, and addressing threats from countries like China and Russia. Failure to reauthorize Section 702 would limit the U.S. intelligence community's ability to deliver critical threat reporting and intelligence to policymakers, jeopardizing national security and the safety of military personnel.

via Roll Call |

#congress #defense-department #intelligence-collection