April 29, 2026

House stalls on renewal of FISA surveillance program

The House passed a three-year extension of Section 702, but it faces opposition due to a proposed digital currency ban that is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced plans for a 45-day short-term extension to prevent a lapse in surveillance authority, highlighting ongoing GOP divisions.
Section 702 allows monitoring of foreign communications but raises concerns about privacy for American citizens.