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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies
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Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

President Donald Trump has signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30
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President Trump Signs Surveillance Bill Extension Amid GOP Opposition

President Trump Signs Surveillance Bill Extension Amid GOP Opposition

President Donald Trump has signed a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, following a failed attempt by Republican lawmakers to pass a longer renewal. Section 702 allows agencies like the CIA, NSA, and FBI to collect overseas communications without a warrant, which can incidentally include communications involving Americans. The extension is set to expire on April 30, leading to another congressional debate on privacy and national security. The bill faced opposition due to concerns over civil liberties, with critics demanding a warrant requirement for accessing Americans' communications. The GOP's efforts to pass a longer renewal with revisions, including limits on FBI queries and enhanced penalties for unlawful surveillance, were unsuccessful.
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US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension

US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension

By David Morgan and Raphael Satter April 17 (Reuters) - Congress passed a short extension to a high-profile surveillance law on Friday after failing to secure the long-term reauthorization pushed by President Donald Trump.
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Senate Approves Short-Term Extension of Surveillance Powers Amid House Turmoil

Senate Approves Short-Term Extension of Surveillance Powers Amid House Turmoil

The Senate has approved a short-term extension of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, extending it until April 30. This decision follows a chaotic series of events in the House, where attempts to pass longer extensions failed. The surveillance program, governed by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allows agencies like the CIA and NSA to collect overseas communications without a warrant, which can incidentally include communications involving Americans. The extension was passed by voice vote in the Senate and now awaits President Trump's signature. The program is considered crucial for national security, but has faced criticism over privacy concerns and past misuses.
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House Extends FISA Surveillance Program Until April 30 Amid GOP Revolt

House Extends FISA Surveillance Program Until April 30 Amid GOP Revolt

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 until April 30. This decision follows a revolt by Republicans who opposed President Trump's push for a longer extension. Section 702 allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect overseas communications without a warrant, which can incidentally include communications involving Americans. The extension was passed in a post-midnight session after a proposed five-year extension failed to gain sufficient support. The debate centers on balancing national security needs with civil liberties concerns.
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Republican Lawmakers Block FISA Extension Amid Internal Divisions

Republican Lawmakers Block FISA Extension Amid Internal Divisions

A recent vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ended in a stalemate among Republican lawmakers. The focus of the debate was Section 702, which allows U.S. intelligence agencies to monitor foreign targets without a traditional warrant. Despite efforts by Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a five-year extension with revisions, and later a 'clean' 18-month extension, both proposals failed due to internal disagreements. President Trump had urged Republicans to support the extension, emphasizing unity. Ultimately, a 10-day extension was passed to prevent the authority from expiring, leaving the future of Section 702 unresolved.
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House Approves Short-Term Extension of Surveillance Powers Amid GOP Revolt

House Approves Short-Term Extension of Surveillance Powers Amid GOP Revolt

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a short-term extension of a controversial surveillance program until April 30, following a late-night session marked by internal Republican dissent. The program, governed by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect overseas communications without a warrant, a practice deemed essential for national security. However, it has faced criticism over privacy concerns, particularly regarding the incidental collection of communications involving Americans. The extension was passed after a series of failed attempts to secure a longer renewal, including a proposed five-year extension and an 18-month renewal backed by President Trump. The House's decision came after intense negotiations and a dramatic session that saw GOP leaders scrambling to maintain the program's continuity before its impending expiration.
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House rushes to overnight vote to renew key surveillance tool used by US spy agencies

House rushes to overnight vote to renew key surveillance tool used by US spy agencies

House Republican leadership is rushing early Friday to renew a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies
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House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States
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US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

By Nate Raymond WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S.