Event Brief
Section 702 surveillance law set to expire after rejection
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Section 702, authorizing NSA and FBI warrantless surveillance, is set to expire Friday after lawmakers rejected Trump’s spy-agency pick.
WHO: US lawmakers
WHAT: Lawmakers rejected Trump’s pick to lead US spy agencies, leading to Section 702’s expiration.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Section 702 is set to expire after lawmakers rejected Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies.
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