House Rejects Short-Term Spy Law Extension Ahead of Friday Deadline

The U.S. Capitol building on June 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A key spy law could expire after the House blocked its short-term reauthorization. The June 11 vote set back an effort to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a

House Rejects Short-Term Spy Law Extension

The U.S. Capitol building on June 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A key spy law could expire after the House blocked its short-term reauthorization. The June 11 vote set back an effort to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a

First Lady and Treasury Secretary Hold Presser to Announce Financial Accounts for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on June 11 to announce the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts. As a part of the first lady’s Fostering the Future initiative, these savings and investment accounts are specifically designed to empower and support youth in …

LIVE NOW: First Lady and Treasury Secretary Hold Presser to Announce Financial Accounts for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on June 11 to announce the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts. As a part of the first lady’s Fostering the Future initiative, these savings and investment accounts are specifically designed to empower and support youth in …

FISA 702 spy powers set to expire after House vote fails over Pulte backlash

House Republicans on Thursday failed to get enough votes from Democrats to secure a short-term extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, with the lower chamber leaving for a scheduled recess the day before they are set to expire. The bill would have extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July…