{"id":2125808,"date":"2023-12-15T07:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T12:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-approves-four-month-extension-of-feds-warrantless-spying-on-americans\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T07:59:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T12:59:23","slug":"house-approves-four-month-extension-of-feds-warrantless-spying-on-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-approves-four-month-extension-of-feds-warrantless-spying-on-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"House approves 4-month extension for warrantless spying on Americans"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-approves-four-month-extension-of-feds-warrantless-spying-on-americans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2125808&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>House Lawmakers Extend\u2064 Warrantless Surveillance<\/h2>\n<p>The House of Representatives has approved a four-month extension of\u200d warrantless surveillance through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\u200c This controversial move allows federal intelligence \u200cagencies to conduct\u200b surveillance on American citizens without a warrant, under Section 702 of the Foreign\u200c Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns about abuse \u200dand lack of reform, the lower chamber voted 310-118 in favor of the annual national-defense bill, \u2064following the \u200dSenate&#8217;s approval. The\u200d NDAA will\u200c now keep the warrantless spying\u2062 program in place for another four months.<\/p>\n<h3>Criticism and \u2062Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Senator Mike Lee from Utah criticized the\u200c extension, highlighting the FBI&#8217;s deliberate and frequent use\u2064 of warrantless searches on American citizens&#8217; private electronic communications. The abuses of the federal spy program \u2064extend beyond presidential opponents and into the lives of ordinary Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Former Acting Director of\u2064 National Intelligence \u2064Ric Grenell warned lawmakers that voting to reauthorize the current FISA program would\u200b mean turning \u2064a blind eye to the FBI&#8217;s abuses.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You won\u2019t be allowed to say you understand the \u200cabuses of the FBI if you vote to reauthorize the current FISA program. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StopTheNDAA?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StopTheNDAA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>        \u2064  \u2014 Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichardGrenell\/status\/1735301216287301819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2023<\/a>\n      <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<h3>Intelligence Experts&#8217; Plea<\/h3>\n<p>A group of 46 former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-denies-role-in-hunter-biden-russian-disinfo-letter\/\" title=\"Blinken Denies Role in Hunter Biden Russian Disinfo Letter\">national security officials signed<\/a> a letter urging Congress to extend Section\u200d 702. They argued that in the face \u2062of significant threats to national security, such as conflicts in Europe, the Middle East, and\u2063 potential \u200cconflicts with China, the U.S. Intelligence Community should not be hindered in its efforts to protect Americans.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is worth noting that four of \u200bthe signatories were also involved in discrediting the Hunter Biden\u2063 laptop as Russian disinformation. This raises questions about their credibility and motives.<\/p>\n<h3>Investigation into CIA Operation<\/h3>\n<p>House Republicans are currently investigating \u200cwhether the letter discrediting the Hunter Biden laptop was part \u200cof a CIA operation. Chairman Jim Jordan has sent a letter to CIA Director William Burns, demanding to\u2062 know if any of the signatories \u2063were \u200dpaid by \u2062the agency at the time they signed the letter.<\/p>\n<p>Director Burns has\u200c until Friday to respond to the inquiry.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice \u2064Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture, health, and wellness. He has also\u2064 written \u2062for The Washington Examiner and The Daily Signal. His work\u2063 has also been featured in Real Clear Politics and Fox News. Tristan graduated from George Washington University where he majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at Tristan@thefederalist.com. Sign up for Tristan&#8217;s email newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/socialjusticeredux.substack.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-biden-admin-considering-using-private-firms-to-conduct-warrantless-surveillance-of-u-s-citizens\/\" title=\"CNN: Biden Admin Considering Using Private Firms To Conduct Warrantless Surveillance Of U.S. Citizens\">civil liberties advocates<\/a> regarding the\u2063 extension\u200c of warrantless surveillance and what \u200cmeasures are needed\u200b to prevent potential abuses by intelligence agencies<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Am.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<h3>The\u200c \u200cCase\u200c \u200cfor\u200c \u200cWarrantless\u200c \u200cSurveillance<\/h3>\n<p>Proponents of \u2064warrantless\u200c \u200csurveillance argue that it is essential for national security and the prevention of terrorist attacks. They believe that intelligence agencies need the ability to\u200d monitor communications of potential threats without obtaining a court warrant, as it can \u2062waste precious time\u200b and hinder their investigations.<\/p>\n<p>Section 702 of FISA has been instrumental in disrupting numerous terrorist plots since its inception. Supporters argue that the program&#8217;s effectiveness justifies \u2064its continuation, despite the concerns over privacy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amid-mounting-opposition-democrats-move-forward-on-stalled-justice-dept-nominee\/\" title=\"Amid Mounting Opposition, Democrats Move Forward on Stalled Justice Dept. Nominee\">civil rights violations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Proposed\u200c \u200cReforms<\/h3>\n<p>While many \u2062lawmakers have expressed concerns about \u200cthe potential abuses of warrantless surveillance, there is also a\u2063 strong call for reform within Congress. Multiple bipartisan\u200d bills have been introduced to address the flaws in the current \u200dsystem and provide greater oversight and\u2062 accountability for surveillance activities.<\/p>\n<p>Proposed reforms\u2062 aim to strengthen the warrant \u200brequirement,\u200d limit the scope of surveillance, and enhance transparency in oversight. They seek to strike a balance between \u2064national security and the protection of individual privacy rights.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u200c \u200cFuture\u200c \u200cof\u200c \u200cWarrantless\u200c \u200cSurveillance<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2063 extension of warrantless surveillance through the NDAA is a source of concern for civil liberties advocates. They argue that without proper safeguards and reforms, the program poses a threat to \u200bAmericans&#8217; privacy rights and can be easily abused by intelligence agencies.<\/p>\n<p>However, the\u200b passage\u200d of the extension also presents an opportunity for Congress to address the shortcomings of the current system \u200dand pass\u2062 meaningful reforms.\u200d The \u200cdebate on warrantless\u2062 surveillance will likely continue, with lawmakers aiming \u200dto\u2064 strike a balance between national \u200bsecurity and individual privacy in the digital \u200bage.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The approval of the four-month extension of warrantless surveillance through the NDAA has sparked a heated debate on national security,\u2062 privacy, and civil liberties. While proponents \u200bargue for the\u2063 necessity of the \u200bprogram in combating terrorism, critics\u200b highlight concerns of\u200d abuse and\u2062 the need for reforms.<\/p>\n<p>The continued surveillance of American \u2063citizens without a warrant raises important questions about the balance between security and privacy. It remains to be seen how\u200c Congress will address these concerns \u200band \u2062whether meaningful reforms\u2063 will be enacted to ensure the\u200d protection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-governments-terrorist-watchlist-nearly-doubled-in-past-6-years-now-holds-2-million-people-report\/\" title=\"The U.S. Government's terrorist watchlist has grown by almost double in the last 6 years, now containing 2 million individuals, according to a report\">individuals&#8217; civil \u200bliberties<\/a> while \u2064maintaining \u2064national security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House lawmakers approved a four-month extension of warrantless surveillance through the NDAA. The lower chamber voted 310-118 to pass the national-defense bill after Senate approval. 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