House fails to pass short-term extension of FISA
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives did not approve a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which is set to expire on Friday. This section allows the government to conduct certain kinds of foreign surveillance.Key Facts
- The House failed to pass a last-minute short-term extension of Section 702 of FISA.
- Section 702 is part of a law that allows government surveillance for national security.
- The provision is scheduled to expire on Friday.
- The failure to extend the law may affect U.S. intelligence activities.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson was present as President Donald Trump signed related security legislation the day before.
- This is an ongoing story with developments expected soon.
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