The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.
Section 702 FISA (60% of presidential briefing) set to lapse June 12 amid Bill Pulte's DNI nomination controversy. For IT decision-makers, FISA uncertainty impacts data sovereignty strategy and U.S.-hosted infrastructure compliance review.
A view of the U.S. Capitol dome on June 4, 2026. Efforts in Congress to renew a key surveillance tool failed before the House left Washington, D.C. this week for a scheduled recess.
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