Thune says Senate will move FISA bill without SAVE America Act, rebuffing Trump
Thune is seeking a bipartisan 60-vote path to restore Section 702 as the surveillance authority lapses and Democrats press for a new intelligence chief.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced plans to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without the Save America Act, rebuffing President Donald Trump's demand to link the legislation.
- Surveillance authority expired Friday night, creating a security gap, while Trump insists he will not sign any reauthorization unless the Save America Act, which lacks Senate votes, is firmly attached.
- To secure necessary Democratic votes, Thune is pushing the confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, with The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
- House Financial Services Committee spokesperson Dan Schneider expressed caution, stating they had not received Senate text and urging leaders not to waste floor time on a bill that did not "reflect an agreement."
- Legislative gridlock leaves the surveillance power in uncharted territory, complicating broader congressional efforts to legislate ahead of fall midterm elections while navigating national security concerns.
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WEAK RINO John Thune Goes on National TV Making VERY CLEAR He’s TOO WEAK to Get the SAVE America Act Passed – Rejects Trump’s Demand to Attach to FISA, Whines It Would “Tank” the Bill * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
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Senate Showdown: Thune Faces Trump Allies’ Fury Over FISA Extension Tactics
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Surveillance Lifeline Tied To Ballot Brawl
Trump has tied a major surveillance fight to election integrity, and that move could force Congress into a sharp choice. The issue is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the spy tool that expired after lawmakers failed to renew it on time.[1] Quick Take Trump is urging Congress to link Section 702 renewal to the SAVE America Act.[1][3] Section 702 expired after the House failed to extend it before the deadline.[1] The Whit…
Democrats Hold Key to FISA: National Security at Risk
The United States has gone four days without congressional authorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702, a key component of America’s national security. The federal government relies on it to surveil foreigners without a warrant, looking for potential threats to the country. Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests that confirming a director of national intelligence could be the key to unlocking FISA. “Jay Clayton is …
Thune Moves Toward Standalone FISA Renewal Despite Trump Demand For Election Integrity Measures
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Senate Majority Leader John Thune is moving toward a standalone renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, setting up a sharp Republican divide with President Donald Trump, who has demanded that any FISA extension be paired with his election integrity legislation. Section 702, a powerful surveillance authority used by U.S. intelligence agencies to…
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