Congress misses deadline to pass extension of key spy program
The deadline for Congress to extend a key government spy program passed at midnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to strike a deal to reauthorize the tool. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows surveillance of foreign nationals abroad without a warrant, which proponents of the program argue is critical for national security. It is the first lapse in the program since it was enacted by Congress in 2008.
- ▪The deadline for Congress to extend a key government spy program passed at midnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to strike a deal to reauthorize the tool.
- ▪Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows surveillance of foreign nationals abroad without a warrant, which proponents of the program argue is critical for national security.
- ▪It is the first lapse in the program since it was enacted by Congress in 2008.
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| Publication time | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 |
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The deadline for Congress to extend a key government spy program passed at midnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to strike a deal to reauthorize the tool. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows surveillance of foreign nationals abroad without a warrant, which proponents of the program argue is critical for national security. It is the first lapse in the program since it was enacted by Congress in 2008. Recommended Stories White House points out two factors that changed Trump’s mind on Iran deal ‘Iran war has taken all the oxygen out of the political room’: Bob Cusack Trump and Iran return to a familiar cycle: Byron York Talks between Republicans and Democrats regarding extending the spy program blew up as a result of President Donald Trump’s appointment…
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