This week on the Hill: FISA negotiations at a standstill after Clayton hearing delayed
Summary
Legislation to renew government surveillance powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is uncertain. This uncertainty follows President Trump’s request to delay a Senate hearing for Jay Clayton, nominated as director of national intelligence.Key Facts
- Section 702 of FISA lets the government collect certain foreign intelligence without a warrant.
- President Trump asked to postpone the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for Jay Clayton.
- Jay Clayton is President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence.
- The delay is affecting progress on legislation to extend surveillance powers.
- The hearing delay leaves the future of warrantless spying powers unclear.
- The Senate Intelligence Committee is responsible for confirming the intelligence director.
- The situation causes uncertainty about how the government will handle foreign intelligence surveillance.
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