New deadline. Same problems. Lawmakers last week punted the battle to renew the nation’s spy powers for 10 days, extending not only the deadline to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), but also the difficult discussions over how to reform it. The program allows the government to spy on foreigners located…

Negotiators hopeful for deal on spy powers amid messy battle over reforms
Rebecca Beitsch·Just In News (The Hill)··1 min read
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