FISA

3 briefs

power 2026-05-01

Congress Extended Warrantless Surveillance for 45 More Days. It Has Done This Twice This Month.

FISA Section 702 lets the government collect Americans' communications without a warrant when they talk to foreigners. A bipartisan coalition came within striking distance of real reform. Congress chose the extension instead.

power 2026-04-17

FISA Section 702 Is About to Expire. Republicans Killed the Bill That Would Have Saved It.

Twenty Republicans joined most Democrats to block the five-year extension Trump demanded. Then the same chamber voted unanimously to punt for ten days. The program expires Monday.

power 2026-04-14

The Surveillance Law Both Parties Hate Is About to Lapse

FISA Section 702 expires April 20. The White House wants a clean extension. House Republicans are blocking it for warrant requirements. The military says a lapse would blind US intelligence in an active war.