Progressives say they’ll vote against warrantless spy power renewal
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Progressives will vote against renewing the nation's warrantless surveillance powers, complicating President Trump's demands.
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Your privacy and civil liberties could be impacted depending on whether warrantless surveillance powers are renewed or curtailed.
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) formally voted to oppose the reauthorization of the nation's warrantless surveillance powers. This marks the first time the caucus has formally agreed to vote against renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This opposition could complicate efforts for House Republicans, who are tasked with meeting President Trump's demand for an 18-month extension of the program. The CPC's stance signals potential difficulty in securing bipartisan support for the surveillance authority's renewal.
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus formally voted to oppose the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.
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