Rep. Don Young's Break from World Cup Drama Lays Bare a Brewing Storm in Washington. As the US men's national soccer team takes to the field in the FIFA World Cup, Alaska Representative Don Young is using the international break to weigh a growing concern: a looming surveillance fight that could have far-reaching implications for American citizens. The issue at hand revolves around the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows the government to collect intelligence on foreign nationals, but also sweeps up communications of US citizens. With a key deadline looming, lawmakers are bracing for a contentious debate that could expose deep divisions within the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Young is also looking to the future, as he considers the next generation of GOP leaders who may one day take the reins in Washington. Will the Alaska Representative's priorities align with those of his party's emerging stars, or will he chart a different course?
Between World Cup matches, Young weighs a looming surveillance fight and the GOP's next generation of leaders.
