Republican senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort.
- The program, Section 702 of FISA, allows warrantless foreign intelligence collection. - The confirmation process for Trump’s nominee stalled legislative action on the surveillance measure.
- Without congressional action, the authority is set to lapse on June 12, 2026. - Lawmakers are scrambling to find a path forward amid deep divisions over privacy protections.