Cyber Command’s Nakasone urges renewal of foreign spy lawSection 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse.By Colin Demarest2 years ago
Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief saysSection 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.2 years ago
US spy tool will lapse unless Congress and White House can cut dealSection 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of December.2 years ago
US government surveillance tool should face limits, privacy panel saysMany Democratic and Republican lawmakers say they won’t vote to renew Section 702 when it expires at the end of the year without major changes.2 years ago
House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militiasDraft legislation in the House NDAA would codify into law special operations for irregular warfare against Russia and China.By Bryant Harris3 years ago
Trump vetoes defense bill, but Congress appears poised to override himThe president waited until the last moment to issue his attempted block of the massive defense policy measure.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago