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The controversial FISA Section 702 spy law expires at midnight, but government surveillance will continue under existing certifications until March 2027, despite claims of a lapse. The article explains the legal continuity and ongoing concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.
Congress failed to extend Section 702 of FISA, but surveillance networks won't truly go dark due to prior court rulings and ongoing directives.
President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence threatens the renewal of Section 702 surveillance authority, with Congress deadlocked over concerns about Pulte's qualifications and his history of targeting Trump critics.
Congress is deadlocked over the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, with partisan disputes over reforms and President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI complicating the deadline.