House passes 10-day FISA surveillance program extension in late-night vote
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The US House of Representatives passed a 10-day extension of the FISA surveillance program in a late-night vote, sending it to the Senate for approval. The program, set to expire, allows US intelligence agencies to collect foreign communications without a warrant.
The US House of Representatives passed a 10-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) surveillance program early Friday morning. The program, set to expire on Monday, allows US intelligence agencies to collect foreign communications without a warrant. The House had previously failed to pass a five-year extension and an 18-month extension backed by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Lawmakers approved the short-term extension to avoid a lapse in the program, sending it to the Senate for approval. The Senate is expected to take up the measure during a rare Friday session. The program is critical for tracking terrorism, cyber threats, and foreign espionage, but critics argue it can capture communications involving Americans, raising privacy concerns.
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