House to take up last-minute extension of FISA spy power in likely-doomed vote
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Update: Later on Thursday, President Trump announced he will nominate federal prosecutor Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. Washington — The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July, after President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence rattled lawmakers. The authority, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, is set to expire Friday.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The House rejected a last-minute plan backed by Mike Johnson to extend a key surveillance power after Donald Trump’s pick for acting intelligence chief split lawmakers.
Key Points:
- The vote to delay the expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act failed 198 to 218.
- The spy authority is set to expire Friday unless Congress acts.
- Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence upset Democrats and some Republicans, derailing a broader deal.
- Supporters warned that a lapse could weaken intelligence gathering, while critics said warrantless surveillance rules still need stronger limits.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A lapse in FISA Section 702 could make it harder for spy agencies to track foreign threats, which may raise security risks for households, workers, and communities.
Positive Impact
Delaying renewal may give Congress more time to add safeguards against warrantless surveillance of Americans.
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Central actor whose appointment decision and push for a short-term extension drive the article.
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The chamber taking the decisive vote on the short-term extension.
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Top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee who publicly argued the surveillance would continue unchanged.
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House Intelligence Committee chair who argued against a lapse in the spy authority during floor debate.
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