Republicans Ready to Permit Ongoing Unrestricted Government Surveillance of American Citizens
House Republicans Move to Update Surveillance Tools On Wednesday, House Republicans took a significant step in voting to refresh surveillance regulations that permit government monitoring of American communications. The procedural measure was passed with a narrow margin of 216-210, allowing Congress to revise Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This section currently […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore ready to approve ban on grocery store surveillance pricing
Imagine walking through a grocery store. You grab a box of cereal. Your neighbor does the same at the same store on the same day but pays less than you. Why? Well, it’s because the store’s pricing algorithm decided to charge you more. This might sound like a plot from a thriller, but it’s a […]
Trump Administration Settles with Carter Page Regarding FISA Surveillance
Trump Administration Reaches Settlement with Carter Page On Tuesday, the Trump administration informed the Supreme Court that a settlement has been reached with Carter Page, a former campaign adviser. This development comes after it was revealed that federal agents used faulty and incomplete information to secure a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant, leading to […]
JetBlue X post raises concerns about surveillance pricing: ‘Crazy’
JetBlue Addresses Fare Increase Claims JetBlue has refuted allegations that it uses personal information to adjust ticket prices, a response prompted by numerous complaints regarding a $230 fare increase related to funeral travel. The airline clarified that a now-deleted post on social media, which suggested customers clear their browser cache and cookies, was inaccurate and […]
Legislature Approves Temporary Extension of Spy Powers Amid Conservative Push for Surveillance Overhaul
Congress approved a temporary extension of essential government surveillance powers after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) couldn’t secure a vote for a full renewal of Section 702, partly due to calls from bipartisan lawmakers for reforms in surveillance practices. On Friday, the Senate passed a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance […]
Senate Advances Temporary Renewal of Surveillance Tool Favored by Establishment
Senate Passes Short Extension of Surveillance Court Bill The Senate approved a brief extension of the surveillance court bill on Friday, while House Republicans maintained their insistence on implementing warrants and protective measures against human rights violations. Reports indicate that the Senate reached a unanimous decision to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance […]
Republican hard-liners block government’s surveillance authority despite pressure from Trump
The House of Representatives failed to approve an 18-month extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after 20 Republican members went against President Trump, blocking a late-night vote. Republican leaders aimed to prolong FISA until October 2027, but this group of dissidents cited significant privacy issues during the vote held at 2:07 a.m. on […]
Lawmakers agree to temporary extension of Trump’s surveillance authorities
Trump’s Surveillance Program Faces Setback President Donald Trump’s bid to extend controversial warrantless surveillance capabilities met resistance when a faction of conservative lawmakers dismissed a compromise proposal. This proposal aimed to prolong the program for five years, with minor reforms intended to appeal to privacy advocates within the Republican party. In the early hours of […]
DOJ Said to Be Challenging Decision That Restricts Federal Use of Controversial Surveillance Tool
DOJ Appeals Ruling on Surveillance Tools The Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing a decision that limits certain data collection methods on American citizens, according to reports from the New York Times. Meanwhile, Congress is contemplating an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Under President Trump, this section […]
Tulsi Gabbard Is Said to Have Split from Trump Over Renewing Controversial Surveillance Tool
Tulsi Gabbard and President Trump Clash Over Surveillance Bill During a February meeting, Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, reportedly had a disagreement with President Trump regarding the potential extension of the surveillance court legislation, despite her previous support for it. This meeting focused on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and […]