Wyden, Cotton Clash Over NSA Abuses as 702 Extension Moves Forward
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.
