FBI Disputes Claims of Urging Employees to Increase Warrantless Wiretapping

The FBI is disputing claims that it has been urging employees to increase the use of warrantless wiretapping on U.S. soil, as reported by WIRED. The FBI argues that the program is crucial for national security and that compliance is a top priority.

Controversial Renewal of Section 702 of FISA

Whistleblower Edward Snowden calls for President Joe Biden to veto the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Senate passes re-authorization. Bipartisan coalitions have grown on both sides of the debate.

Senate Republicans Vote to Continue Warrantless Surveillance

Thirty Senate Republicans voted to continue warrantless surveillance and expand FBI’s surveillance authority by reauthorizing Section 702 of the FISA. Many privacy-oriented amendments were blocked. Senators like Rand Paul, Mike Lee, and Ron Wyden expressed concerns about the bill's impact on Americans' rights.

Concerns Over Government Surveillance Expansion in Spy Powers Reform Bill

Lawmakers and privacy experts are concerned about a provision in a spy powers reform bill that expands government surveillance. The bill reauthorizes Section 702 of FISA, allowing surveillance of Americans' communications without a warrant. The amendment in question broadens the scope of businesses and individuals who can be compelled to spy on customers. Critics call it a 'trojan horse' for 'PATRIOT Act 2.0.' Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed outrage over the expansion of surveillance powers.

Former President Donald Trump's Criticism of FISA

Former President Donald Trump criticized the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) during a joint press conference with House Speaker Mike Johnson. He expressed his disapproval of FISA and highlighted concerns about surveillance on his campaign. Trump also mentioned the expiration of FISA legislation during a potential second administration.

House Republicans Voting Against Warrant Requirement for Surveillance of Americans' Communications

86 House Republicans voted against an amendment requiring a warrant for surveillance of Americans' communications, despite overwhelming public support for a warrant requirement. House Speaker and other Republican leaders voted against the warrant requirement.

Controversial Surveillance Law Reform

Speaker Mike Johnson changed his stance on reforming Section 702 of FISA, now favoring limited reforms after receiving a classified briefing. Some lawmakers oppose reauthorizing FISA Section 702 without substantial reforms.

Renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

The article discusses the debate surrounding the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners outside the U.S. but can incidentally collect data on Americans. There are concerns about potential abuses and the need for reform, with recent examples cited to highlight the importance of the program in counterterrorism efforts.

House GOP Privacy Hawks Block Renewal of Section 702 of FISA

House GOP privacy hawks block bill on controversial federal surveillance tool Section 702 of FISA, sparking a debate on safeguarding Americans' data and preventing abuse reported against Trump and others. Fight puts Speaker Mike Johnson in a difficult spot between Judiciary Committee and national security hawks.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on reforming federal surveillance tool Section 702 of FISA

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is caught in a fight about reforming a key federal surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows the government to surveil communications of non-Americans overseas with suspected links to terrorism without a warrant. Johnson cautions against an amendment on warrant requirements, arguing that the current bill, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America (RISA) Act, already carries necessary reforms to prevent abuse of Section 702.

House Republicans Threaten to Tank Vote on Renewing FISA Surveillance Program

Conservative privacy hawks in the House are threatening to tank a vote on renewing a key government surveillance tool known as Section 702 of FISA due to opposition to additional warrant requirements for collecting data of American citizens.

Renewal of FISA's Section 702 Surveillance Tool

The article discusses the renewal of FISA's Section 702, a key federal government surveillance tool, with debates between national security hawks and critics seeking to limit its scope due to reported instances of abuse. The House is one step closer to extending Section 702, with a compromise bill aimed at curbing abuse by implementing safeguards on accessing collected data.

US House passing a bill and FISA renewal

The US House passed a bill requiring TikTok to divest from ByteDance or face a ban. There was a contentious issue over renewing Section 702 of FISA. Rep. Warren Davidson criticized the decision as infringing on privacy rights. The bill is expected to be voted on separately from Davidson's amendment.

Government Surveillance and Privacy Rights

FreedomWorks President warns against using government shutdown to reauthorize deep state spy powers through inserting Section 702 of FISA into funding bill, calling for proper debate and popular privacy measures instead.