"House Nears Reauthorization of Controversial Surveillance Tool Amid Speaker's Ukraine Aid Dilemma"

Congress is moving closer to reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, a controversial federal surveillance tool allowing warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals suspected of terrorism ties, even if they communicate with Americans. The bill passed through the House Rules Committee and is set for a House-wide consideration. The proposed compromise bill aims to institute safeguards on accessing Section 702-collected data, but debates over amendments, including banning warrantless searches of U.S. citizens, continue. The House is expected to vote on the renewal bill on Thursday.