Tag: legislative affairs
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Section 702 Teeters on Brink of Lapse Amid Spy Chief Dispute
The US intelligence community is on the brink of losing a crucial surveillance authority as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act teeters on the verge of lapsing, following a 218-198 House vote against its extension. This development comes amid a dispute over the nomination of a new spy chief.
Lawmakers Press Army for Detailed Transformation Plans
Congress is pushing the Army for a clearer roadmap to achieve its transformation goals, with Rep. Mike Rogers bluntly stating that the Army hasn't done its homework. The House Armed Services Committee has now mandated an annual report and briefing from the Army to keep lawmakers in the loop.