"Clock Ticking: Congress Faces Deadline to Reauthorize FISA Amid Partisan Tensions" As the clock ticks down to Friday's deadline, Congress is facing a critical decision on the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a powerful tool for collecting foreign intelligence. However, the legislation has become a contentious issue, with both left and right-wing critics sounding the alarm about potential abuses of power. Meanwhile, the White House nomination of a new head for the intelligence community has thrown a wrench into the works, with some lawmakers refusing to back FISA until President Trump's pick is withdrawn. In an exclusive interview, Republican Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas spoke with Amna Nawaz about the complexities and challenges surrounding FISA's reauthorization.
Friday is the deadline for Congress to reauthorize a key tool for collecting foreign intelligence. Critics on the left and the right argue that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is prone to abuse. Others say they won't back it until President Trump pulls his pick to oversee the intelligence community. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Republican Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas.
