Senate moves to extend FISA Section 702 surveillance authority separately from House-passed bill with digital currency ban
The Senate plans to pass a clean extension of FISA Section 702 surveillance powers, rejecting the House-passed three-year reauthorization that includes a central bank digital currency ban negotiated by Speaker Johnson with conservative holdouts. Senate Majority Leader Thune is proposing a short-term extension to prevent the program from expiring at midnight Thursday, then leaving for recess.
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This event sits in the top 45% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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