Watch live: House Democrats speak amid battle over FISA, Pulte
Summary
House Democratic leaders will talk to reporters as Republicans try to extend government spying powers without a warrant before a June 12 deadline. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will not support renewing a part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act unless certain conditions are met.Key Facts
- Republicans want to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
- The extension would allow warrantless spying to continue.
- The current authorization expires on June 12.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is against renewing Section 702 as it stands.
- Democrats want changes or conditions before agreeing to the renewal.
- The issue involves privacy and government surveillance powers.
- House Democratic leaders will address the media on Tuesday morning.
- This debate is happening in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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