US Congress passes controversial surveillance law: What you need to know

In the early hours of Saturday, lawmakers swiftly passed a contentious U.S. surveillance law, reauthorizing and expanding its powers just after they expired at midnight. Despite opposition from privacy advocates and some legislators, the bill secured a 60-34 vote, breathing new life into Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Section 702 grants … Continue reading US Congress passes controversial surveillance law: What you need to know