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Watch live: House Democrats speak amid battle over FISA, Pulte

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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