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FISA Section 702 expires at midnight
Unless extended, the legal authority for foreign intelligence collection under Section 702 lapses at the end of Friday.
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.
Senate considers last-ditch vote
The Senate may attempt its own vote on an extension later Thursday, but prospects are dim.
Expected Committee Vote
The Senate committees are scheduled to vote on advancing the nomination to the full floor.
Confirmation Ready
Senate leadership announces the final schedule for Mullin's confirmation vote amid ongoing TSA debates.
TSA Deadlock
Negotiations over the TSA labor and technology bill reach a stalemate in the Senate.
Nomination Advanced
The Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to advance Mullin's nomination to the full floor.
Confirmation Hearing
Mullin testifies before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees.
Nomination Announced
President Trump names Markwayne Mullin as his nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security.
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.
The U.S. Senate is moving toward the final confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, signaling a major leadership shift for the nation's primary domestic security agency. The transition occurs against the backdrop of a deepening standoff over TSA labor rights and technology implementation that threatens to stall broader department initiatives.
Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared before the U.S. Senate for his confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security. While immigration and border enforcement dominated the initial discourse, the transition signals a potential shift in the department’s approach to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.
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