Section 702 of FISA, a key U.S. spy tool, is set to expire on Friday after Congress failed to renew it.
Intelligence collection will continue under existing court orders, but political disputes over reforms and Trump's DNI pick stalled renewal. - The tool collects foreign communications and supports over 60% of the president's daily briefing.
- Companies must comply with requests or face $250,000 daily fines. - Privacy advocates seek a warrant requirement for reviewing Americans' data.
- The lapse occurs ahead of major events like the World Cup and America's 250th celebration. Despite limited immediate risk, experts call the situation irresponsible given controllable risks.