Government Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies. Associated PressApril 20, 2026
Government Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails. Associated PressApril 15, 2026
Government House Passes Reauthorization of Key US Surveillance Program After Days of Upheaval Over Changes The bill was approved on a bipartisan basis, 273-147, though it will still have to clear the Senate to become law. Associated PressApril 13, 2024
Government House Will Try Again on Reauthorization of US Spy Program After Republican Upheaval Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to bring forward a Plan B that would reform and extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act... Associated PressApril 12, 2024
Tracking & Law Enforcement US Officials Make Case for Renewing FISA Surveillance Powers The Biden administration urged Congress to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that the government sees as vital in countering overseas terrorism, and... Associated PressMarch 1, 2023