Roughly 40 minutes after it lapsed, the Senate voted to pass a renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which serves as a critical tool used by the government to gather intelligence on foreign subjects using the compelled assistance of electronic communication service providers. The upper chamber voted 60-34 to pass the re-authorization. The provision lapsed for less than an hour at midnight on Friday, and if the renewal hadn't passed soon after, the...
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted to reauthorize a powerful surveillance tool the U.S. government describes as critical to combating terrorism, after defeating efforts by civil liberties advocates on the left and right to rein it in. The vote of 60-34 sends the bill to President Joe Biden, who has championed it. The legislation extends Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, for two more years. The final vote came after the Senate defeated six amendments from progressive...
Following briefings with the intelligence community, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson now supports the program which allows the gov’t to spy on ‘foreign targets’ without a warrant.
London’s Australia House has been renamed “Bluey House” for a day, in celebration of the TV hit series’ cultural impact on the world.
A recent announcement of 245 new homes in Cornwall has sparked a debate among locals about the true meaning of 'affordable' housing and the impact of new developments.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The City of Wichita will have another round of open houses for the next set of public housing units that are being made available for sale. The open houses will be
The public is invited to attend the open house at the historic Thomas Smith House on Saturday.
London’s Australia House has been renamed Bluey House for the day in recognition of the hit TV programme’s cultural impact, which has seen it win an award.
Have you ever dreamed of soaring high in Carl Fredricksen's floating house from Pixar's "Up" or spending the night in Prince's Purple Rain House? How about hanging out with Kevin Hart or Doja Cat?
A three-bedroom semi-detached home has hit the market, offering an excellent opportunity for refurbishment. In the desirable area of Swallownest, it benefits from a range of nearby amenities, including reputable schools. Subscribe to The Star’s free newsletter The Rotherham village offers easy access to Sheffield, Rotherham centre, and the motorway. Estate agents 2roost said: “While in need of refurbishment, [the property] offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal...
The 25-year-old vessel was hired by the Scottish Government in 2022 to house more than 1,000 Ukrainian refugees and remained docked in Glasgow until last year.
There is a man's name in my phone contacts - let's call him Dave - who was once an important person to me but who now refuses to answer my calls.