Fault Lines Episode 322: Capitol Hill Shakeup Over Spy Powers
Today, Jamil, Jess, Les, and Morgan discuss another ongoing fight within Congress - the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a vital national security program that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence on foreign adversaries and terrorists. Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to "Kill FISA,” leading to 19 GOP House members joining Democrats in blocking FISA legislation from moving forward.
Why is Section 702 of FISA so important to U.S. national security? Will the House pass a 702 reauthorization bill ahead of its April 19 expiration date? Why did former President Trump lobby against reauthorization when his administration voted to reauthorize it?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/fisa-trump-johnson-house.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4588493-fisa-702-plan-b/
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4588868-jeffries-johnson-fisa-impasse/
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