"Controversial Spy Tool Foils Terror Plot Amid House Surveillance Bill Debate"

The FBI revealed it used a controversial foreign surveillance tool to thwart a terrorist plot on U.S. soil, hoping to influence Congress as it debates renewing the measure. The tool, set to expire in April, has faced backlash for sweeping in data from Americans. The proposed overhaul would require warrants for searches of digital communications, but the FBI argues this could hinder national security efforts. The House is expected to vote on the renewal, with bipartisan support for reforms to protect privacy and concerns about potential violations.