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 […]
Trump Urges GOP to Come Together on FISA 702 to Support Clean Spy Powers Legislation
Trump Pushes for FISA Section 702 Reauthorization On Wednesday, President Donald Trump called on Congress to quickly pass legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without any modifications. He even stated he would be willing to give up his “rights” under the program for the sake of national security. Reports […]
Bipartisan Senators Raise Concerns About Privacy Risks Linked To FISA Renewal
A bipartisan group of senators is sounding the alarm about privacy concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI), warning that without proper updates to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), mass surveillance of Americans could become a reality. According to reports, efforts to renew this federal surveillance law have hit a snag, as House Republican leaders […]
Mike Johnson confronted backlash from conservatives regarding the FISA vote
House Speaker Johnson Criticizes Democrats for DHS Funding Issues House Speaker Mike Johnson took aim at Democrats for not providing funding to the Department of Homeland Security, which, he argues, has left around 98,000 workers unpaid and contributed to airport delays. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian shared his frustration regarding the situation and even […]
Voter ID Represents National Security; SAVE America Act a Defining Moment for GOP to Support Clear FISA Reauthorization
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s Stance on FISA Section 702 Extension Rep. Anna Paulina Luna from Florida mentioned in an interview that she would only support a full extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) if the SAVE America Act is part of the deal. She emphasized her belief that “voter ID […]
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority in the House makes the FISA Section 702 vote more challenging.
The ongoing debate over privacy rights versus national security is set to intensify in the House soon, presenting a challenge for House Speaker Mike Johnson and his slim Republican majority. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is up for reauthorization before it expires on April 20. However, a scheduled vote on a straightforward […]
House GOP Leaders Postpone Vote on Clean FISA Spy Powers
Postponement of FISA Vote Amid Conservative Concerns House Republican leaders are delaying a vote on a contentious surveillance plan originally set for next week, pushing it to April. This decision comes after many conservatives expressed significant reservations about expanding surveillance powers without additional reforms. According to reports, several conservatives objected to the idea of extending […]
Republicans criticize the appointment of a lawyer for Biden’s disinformation board to the FISA court
Concerns Raised Over New FISC Lawyer Connected to Disinformation Board Republican lawmakers are voicing strong criticism regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court’s (FISC) recent decision to appoint a lawyer with ties to the Biden administration’s controversial Disinformation Control Board. They’re calling the move “insane.” This month, FISC judges appointed Jennifer Daskal to advise the secretive […]
FBI Allegedly Closes Office That Monitors FISA Misuse
FBI Surveillance Watchdog Unit Shut Down A report from the New York Times stated that FBI Director Kash Patel has disbanded the agency’s surveillance oversight unit. An official familiar with the situation indicated that the internal audit department had been tasked with ensuring adherence to surveillance regulations, especially concerning the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). […]
Rumored Trump FBI Candidate Mike Rogers Has History Of Feeding Into Russiagate, FISA Spying
Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is reportedly being considered as Donald Trump's nominee to head the FBI if Chris Wray is fired, is accused of spreading Russiagate and overseeing FISA. has a history of supporting. Mr. Rogers, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Mr. Wray as […]