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Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.
Trump tariffs hit blowback from home and abroad
A new Senate bill would let Congress roll back Trump's controversial tariffs.
By Joe Gould
House Russia report says major spy law has a cyber problem
The House Intelligence Committee is recommending malicious cyber actors be included as part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
By Mark Pomerleau
Smarter acquisition of defense business systems prioritizes results over reviews
As patience with the lethargic defense acquisition system wears thin, both war-fighting and business management stakeholders are primed for radical change.
By Nick Tsiopanas, Section 809 Panel
Senators oppose surveillance law extension in spending bill
Two Senate Republicans are warning they’ll oppose a government spending bill if the measure includes a permanent or long-term extension of a foreign intelligence collection program set to expire at the end of the month.
‘That’s the Worst!’: Acquisition regulations we love to hate
The Section 809 Panel is asking for public input on the 50 worst laws, regulations, and policies that impede the acquisition process.
By Deidre Lee and Hannah Oh, Section 809 Panel
Improved adaptability key for DoD [Commentary]
The DoD unquestionably establishes robust and comprehensive PM frameworks. However, with increasing competition and accelerating disruptions from new technology, market shifts, and social change, it is essential for organizations worldwide to perpetually adapt — and the DoD is no different.
By Charles R. Mahon, Project Management Institute
Bipartisan bill seeks to limit US use of foreign surveillance
The bipartisan legislation would renew a highly contentious section of a surveillance law due to expire at the end of the year with revisions that lawmakers say will safeguard civil liberties.
Improving acquisition requires smarter technology [Commentary]
All “Skynet” jokes aside, artificial intelligence may be the key to making it work.
By Jarrett Lane and Michael Madsen, Section 809 Panel