Trump approves a 45-day extension of FISA after the Senate turns down the House proposal.
White House Extends FISA for 45 Days After Senate Rejection On Thursday night, the White House confirmed it has signed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This decision follows the Senate’s rejection of a three-year extension that had been passed by the House. Senate Majority Leader John Thune […]
Congress agrees to a 45-day extension of Section 702
Congress Passes Short-Term Extension of FISA 702 Congress has once again postponed long-term changes to the debated Espionage Act. This is the second postponement within a month. Lawmakers are racing against the clock to prevent the expiration of the government’s warrantless surveillance powers, which are set to end at midnight on Friday. Both the House […]
House moves forward with the extension of FISA Section 702 for a final vote
House Speaker Moves Forward with Controversial Surveillance Program House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is closer to ensuring the controversial surveillance program continues, with Republican privacy advocates coming together to support procedural steps following weeks of internal conflict. On Wednesday evening, the House voted to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for […]
Did Alabama condemn themselves to average performance with the Kalen DeBoer extension?
Transitioning at Alabama: The Challenge Ahead for Karen DeBoer In college football, it’s often said that following a successful figure is no easy feat. Now, imagine having to step into the shoes of a legendary coach—it’s quite the daunting task. That’s exactly what Karen DeBoer faced in Tuscaloosa over two years ago when Nick Saban […]
Mayor Mamdani plans to postpone budget release and requests an extension from the council, according to sources.
Mayor Seeks Budget Extension Mayor Zoran Mamdani is urging the City Council to approve a budget extension. He’s pushing for additional funds from Albany, focusing on a list of new taxes for the Department of Administration. Speaker Julie Menin, who has been monitoring the mayor’s increased spending, is open to the extension, but only if […]
Stock futures remain mostly steady following Trump’s announcement of a three-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Live updates
U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amid Ceasefire Announcement U.S. stock futures showed minimal movement on Thursday night following President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks. The S&P 500 futures were relatively flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%. On the other hand, futures tied to the […]
Stocks climb following extension of U.S.-Iran ceasefire and robust earnings: Live updates
Market Update Following Ceasefire Announcement On April 20, 2026, traders on the New York Stock Exchange reacted positively as stocks climbed after President Donald Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire with Iran. This move, coupled with encouraging earnings reports, contributed to an optimistic market sentiment. The S&P 500 saw an increase of 0.7%, while […]
Bitcoin rises to $77,500 following Trump’s ceasefire extension and a $2.5 billion purchase by Strategy.
Bitcoin Update Following Ceasefire with Iran Bitcoin recently surpassed $78,000, experiencing a 2.2% increase in the last day and a 4.3% rise for the week. This surge followed President Trump’s announcement about indefinitely extending the Iranian ceasefire, alongside news that Strategy had acquired 34,164 BTC for approximately $2.54 billion. In addition to Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies […]
Trump Declares Extension of Ceasefire Until Iran Presents a ‘Unified Proposal’
Trump Extends Ceasefire with Iran On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran until the country can present a “unified offer,” citing a significant “deep rift” between the two nations. The announcement was made through his Truth Social account after 4 PM ET. “Given the Iranian government’s unexpected deep divisions, […]
Congress approves 13-day FISA extension following a turbulent overnight vote
Congress Delays Decision on FISA Program Amid Tensions In a situation resembling procrastination, Congress has been grappling with the urgency of updating the foreign intelligence surveillance law known as FISA Section 702. With the deadline looming—April 20 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET—lawmakers expressed concerns over the implications of letting this program lapse, especially given ongoing tensions […]