(SeaPRwire) – By: Gavin Thorne
The spy law lapse is a political headache. President Trump’s move to delay Senate confirmation of his intel director nominee, plus tying partisan immigration policies to law extension, has stalled things. The law expired Friday, with GOPers warning it makes the country less safe.
Surveillance can continue via FISA Court till March. But telecoms’ cooperation matters. FBI stopped a UFC attack, but the lapse risks info gaps. Dems fret about data misuse.
Even with prep for events like World Cup, uncertainty looms. Telecoms so far keep cooperating, but we don’t know. Author bio: Gavin Thorne, investigative journalist tracking D.C. legislative skirmishes.
