Here Are the Senators Who Voted For and Against Reauthorizing Spy Powers

A controversial spying authority was reauthorized in a 60–34 vote. In a late-night ballot on April 20, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize a controversial spying authority. President Joe Biden signed it into law the following day. The authority in question, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), has come under increased scrutiny

David Pryor, Former Governor and Senator of Arkansas, Dies at Age 89

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Mr. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman, died Saturday

Israel Is Under ‘Enormous Pressure’ From Biden Admin Not to Seek Further Retaliation Against Iran: John Bolton

‘It’s a difficult position to be in,’ Mr. Bolton said. ‘I think Iran was very, very lucky here.’ Former national security adviser John Bolton said Israel faced significant pressure from the Biden administration to refrain from further retaliation against Iran following Tehran’s recent attack. In the early morning of April 19, Israel launched a retaliatory

Trump Endorses Absentee Voting as ‘Good’ Option as He Seeks to Mobilize GOP Voters

‘Absentee voting, early voting, and Election Day voting are all good options,’ President Trump said. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed absentee and early ballots as “good options” alongside Election Day voting as he seeks to rally Republican voters in his efforts to clinch a victory over his Democrat rival in the November election. President

Biden Signs FISA Reauthorization Bill Into Law

The president’s signature comes after the bill’s passage through the Senate in a late-night vote. President Joe Biden has signed legislation that reauthorizes a controversial U.S. surveillance law that faced criticism over concerns that the program would be used to comb through Americans’ personal data. The White House announced on April 20 that President Biden