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The bill reauthorizing the FISA spy program was signed by Biden

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Biden signs bill reauthorizing contentious FISA surveillance program

Biden signs bill reauthorizing contentious FISA surveillance program. U.S. officials have said Section 702 of FISA is crucial in disrupting terrorist attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage. Officials have said the program is crucial to disrupting terrorism, cyber attacks and foreign spying.

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How the FISA reauthorization bill could force maintenance workers and custodians to become government spies

The FISA reauthorization bill in the Senate could force delivery personnel, cleaning contractors, and utility providers to become part of the government's domestic spying scheme. The bill could force maintenance workers and custodians to become government spies. It could also force utility providers and maintenance workers to be part of government spying.

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Conservatives warm to proposed changes in FISA reauthorization bill

Conservatives warm to proposed changes in FISA reauthorization bill. 19 of them tanked a procedural vote related to the bill delivering another embarrassing defeat to House Republican leadership. Conservative holdouts appear to be warming to modifications proposed to the legislation reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

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Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump after FISA spy program revolt

House Speaker Mike Johnson to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. Meeting comes after House Republicans blocked a national security surveillance bill on Wednesday. The bill was partly due to Trump's opposition, which led to the bill being blocked.

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Trump allies TANK reauthorization of controversial spy tool FISA

Key vote to advance reauthorization of controversial spying tool failed on the House floor Wednesday. Trump urged his allies to 'kill' it after urging them to do so. FISA is a controversial surveillance tool used to spy on the U.S. intelligence community. It is the first time the tool has been reauthorized by Congress since 2008.

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Trump-led effort ‘kills’ FISA reauthorization in House — despite push from Speaker Johnson, 9/11 families

The House voted 228-193 against advancing the rule to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it expires on April 19. Section 702 is a key part of the law that allows the government to conduct surveillance surveillance on Americans without a warrant.

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House FISA bill tanked by hard-liners in latest blow to Speaker Johnson’s leadership - Washington Examiner

House Republicans tanked a procedural rule vote that would begin debate on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The vote was the latest blow to Speaker Johnson’s leadership in the House of Representatives. The bill would reauthorize Section 702, which is part of the NSA surveillance program, to be reauthorized.

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FISA reauthorization bill at risk of collapse after Trump push, creating headache for Speaker Johnson

A major surveillance reauthorization bill is at risk of collapse in the House on Wednesday amid opposition from former President Donald Trump. Conservatives are poised to deal yet another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson, who is facing a tough fight over the bill. The bill is being pushed by conservatives, including former President Barack Obama, to reauthorize surveillance.

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Speaker Johnson uses 'McCarthy-esque' tactics after House Republicans block FISA bill

Speaker Johnson uses 'McCarthy-esque' tactics after House Republicans block FISA bill. Speaker Johnson faces threats to oust him over Ukraine aid. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the latest GOP infighting in the House.

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House sinks Johnson-backed FISA renewal after Trump push

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expires April 19. Congress is grappling with a way forward on renewing Section 702. Section 702 is a key part of the law that allows surveillance of foreign intelligence agencies in the U.S. Congress is debating how to proceed.

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