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US House tees up surveillance law for overnight passage after two-hour vote

US House tees up surveillance law for overnight passage after two-hour vote

By David Morgan, Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The effort to renew the U.S. government's warrantless domestic surveillance powers took a step forward on Wednesday, after House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump administration officials persuaded Republican holdouts to
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House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting
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House Republicans push ahead on bill to extend divisive US spy powers

House Republicans push ahead on bill to extend divisive US spy powers

House Republicans are pushing ahead with a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting
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House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program

The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting
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House Republicans Propose New DHS Funding Bill Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

House Republicans Propose New DHS Funding Bill Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans are preparing a new funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the government shutdown extends into its 73rd day. The shutdown, which began on February 14, marks the longest in U.S. history. Initially, Johnson had agreed to a Senate proposal to fully fund DHS, but disagreements over the bill's language have led the House to pursue its own version. The Senate's proposal, which passed last week, excluded funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) due to demands for reforms that Republicans found unacceptable. The House aims to use the Senate reconciliation process to bypass the filibuster and secure funding for these agencies. President Trump has previously used executive action to reallocate funds temporarily, but these measures are expected to be exhausted by May.
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House GOP Seeks Changes to DHS Funding Bill, Prolonging Shutdown

House GOP Seeks Changes to DHS Funding Bill, Prolonging Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for changes to a Senate-passed bill intended to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has been ongoing since mid-February. This move is expected to delay funding further, affecting paychecks for workers at agencies like the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Senate had unanimously passed a bill to fund most of DHS, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, due to disagreements on immigration enforcement. Johnson's reluctance to negotiate with Senate Democrats on the bill's changes has stalled its progress.
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FISA Surveillance Program Renewal Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Deadline

FISA Surveillance Program Renewal Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Deadline

The renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key surveillance tool used by the U.S. government, is in jeopardy as the House of Representatives struggles to reach a consensus. The program, which allows the collection of communications from non-U.S. citizens abroad, is set to expire soon. Despite a temporary extension, the House has yet to advance a renewal measure due to internal disagreements. The proposed extension includes provisions for increased oversight and accountability, but lacks a warrant requirement for accessing Americans' data, a point of contention among lawmakers.
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FISA Surveillance Program Faces Uncertain Future as House Passes Extension

FISA Surveillance Program Faces Uncertain Future as House Passes Extension

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, a key surveillance tool used to monitor foreign communications. The extension, passed by a vote of 235-191, includes new oversight measures but does not mandate warrants for searches involving Americans' data. The bill's passage follows delays due to opposition from privacy advocates and conservative lawmakers. The measure now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain due to additional provisions, such as a ban on central bank digital currencies, which complicate its passage.
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DHS Funding Crisis Looms as House Deliberates on Budget

DHS Funding Crisis Looms as House Deliberates on Budget

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a potential funding crisis as Congress has yet to pass a budget to sustain its operations. Emergency funds are expected to run out by early next month, which could lead to disruptions such as long airport lines if TSA agents are not paid. The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill excluding funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, which Republicans plan to address through a separate reconciliation bill. The House is now tasked with passing the budget resolution to initiate this process, but internal disagreements may delay progress.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes New DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes New DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House of Representatives will propose a new version of a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), potentially extending the agency's shutdown. The current shutdown, which began on February 14, has left DHS without new federal funding. The proposed plan involves using reconciliation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without Democratic support, followed by a bipartisan bill to fund the rest of DHS. Johnson criticized the Senate's version of the bill, claiming it contains 'problematic language' that could 'orphan' immigration operations. The shutdown has become the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, with significant impacts on DHS operations, including the Secret Service. President Trump has urged Republicans to support the reconciliation bill to bypass Democratic opposition.
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US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Legislation to fund the U.S.
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Explainer-Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?

Explainer-Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?

WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Saturday's attack at a black-tie Washington gala that featured President Donald Trump did not result in any deaths, but it did raise the question about who would take charge if he or other top members of his administration were harmed.