April 12, 2024 at 09:48PM House Republicans are set to make a second attempt at advancing a bill for reauthorizing a national security surveillance program, now proposing a shorter two-year extension in hopes of winning over GOP critics. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to find a compromise amidst growing skepticism, with some Republicans expressing support for … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 08:18AM A bill reauthorizing a national security surveillance program was blocked by conservative opposition, casting doubt on its future. Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempts to push it forward faced resistance from both parties, Who seek to balance security and privacy concerns. The Biden administration backs the bill, but its fate remains uncertain. … Read more
April 6, 2024 at 08:36AM Next week, the House will consider a bill to reauthorize the Section 702 surveillance program for national security, despite concerns about privacy. The program allows the US to collect foreign communications without a warrant. Reauthorization faces political resistance due to concerns about privacy and FBI abuses, with proposed changes to … Read more