Wyden, Cotton Clash Over NSA Abuses as 702 Extension Moves Forward
TL;DR
Sen. Ron Wyden pressed to declassify a court opinion that faulted the Trump administration’s use of data under Section 702, as lawmakers debated renewing the NSA’s domestic-spying program. He sparred with Sen. Tom Cotton, who warned of consequences for distorting highly classified material, and the Senate approved a 45-day extension to allow more negotiation. Wyden secured a commitment to seek declassification within 15 days, with Sen. Mark Warner playing a key role in the talks. An update noted Congress later extended FISA as the story noted.
- Ron Wyden Is Pissing Off the NSA’s Biggest Backers. Tom Cotton Warns There Will Be “Consequences.” The Intercept
- FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that Congress just extended CNN
- Congress Passes Another Short-Term Extension of Expiring Surveillance Law The New York Times
- US Congress passes short-term renewal of Fisa warrantless spying powers The Guardian
- Mike Johnson Used Crypto Catnip to Get Freedom Caucus Support for Domestic Spy Law The Intercept
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