Fisa spy powers almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act – US politics live

Law due to expire at midnight tonight following unhappiness over Trump’s pick for intelligence chief A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now? Sign up for the Breaking News US email Section 702 of Fisa due to expire tonight - and remain so for at least a week during recess - amid backlash to Trump’s pick Bill Pulte for acting DNI. While Trump has moved to contain the furor – announcing his nomination of another top official, Jay Carney, to take the role on a permanent basis, yesterday – Congress has so far failed to extend the key power in time for tonight’s deadline. Continue reading...

Lucy Campbell (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) · Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 6:44 AM
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Fisa spy powers almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act – US politics live

Law due to expire at midnight tonight following unhappiness over Trump’s pick for intelligence chief

Section 702 of Fisa due to expire tonight - and remain so for at least a week during recess - amid backlash to Trump’s pick Bill Pulte for acting DNI.

While Trump has moved to contain the furor – announcing his nomination of another top official, Jay Carney, to take the role on a permanent basis, yesterday – Congress has so far failed to extend the key power in time for tonight’s deadline.

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