# National Security Agency

Type: government_agency

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/national-security-agency-governmentagency
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## Timeline

- **2026-06-12**: FISA Section 702 expires at midnight — Unless extended, the legal authority for foreign intelligence collection under Section 702 lapses at the end of Friday.
- **2026-06-12**: Section 702 Lapses — Congress adjourns without passing a reauthorization, causing statutory authority to expire at the end of the day.
- **2026-06-11**: House defeats temporary FISA 702 extension — The House voted 198-218 against a temporary extension of the surveillance law, with Democrats and some Republicans opposing due to the acting DNI appointment.
- **2026-06-11**: Senate considers last-ditch vote — The Senate may attempt its own vote on an extension later Thursday, but prospects are dim.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Spy Tool Lapse Threatens Cyber Intel: 60% of President's Brief at Risk
2026-06-14 12:59:04 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 11

The lapse of FISA Section 702 raises alarms for the cybersecurity community, which relies on intercepted foreign communications to detect state-sponsored hacking, terror plots, and critical infrastructure threats. The program's legal limbo could create intelligence blind spots just as global threat activity intensifies.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/fisa-702-lapse-cyber-threat-intel-gap

### FISA 702 Surveillance Gap After 198-218 Vote Threatens Cyber Defense
2026-06-11 21:43:42 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The imminent expiration of FISA Section 702 could strip U.S. cyber defenders of key foreign intelligence flows. With the World Cup and national celebrations underway, the gap may embolden state-sponsored threat actors and complicate incident response.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/fisa-702-cyber-intel-gap-198-vote

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