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House Vote Threatens Section 702 Lapse.

June 16, 2026
House Vote Threatens Section 702 Lapse.
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The clock is ticking, and the fate of the country's powerful spying authority hangs in the balance. In a shocking turn of events, the House voted down an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, putting the program on course to statutorily lapse for the first time ever. But in a move that's left many scratching their heads, President Donald Trump has named his pick for a permanent spy chief - could this be the game-changer that saves the day?

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