A key spy tool expired due to inaction in Congress. Here's what that means.
Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.
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Trump signs short-term extension of surveillance law passed by Congress
President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Senate passes FISA Section 702 extension
The Senate gave final passage to a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, on Friday. The measure is a controversial spy authority that allows U.S. intelligence services to collect communications of non-American citizens outside of the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Searches on Americans in FBI foreign intelligence database fell in 2023
The FBI's searches, some of which were deemed to be improper in the past, were a flashpoint in a months-long fight in Congress over the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.
Biden signs bill reauthorizing contentious FISA surveillance program
U.S. officials have said Section 702 of FISA is crucial in disrupting terrorist attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
FBI's warrantless searches of Americans' data plummeted, report finds
The report comes amid an intensifying debate in Congress about the reauthorization of legal authorities permitted under Section 702 of FISA.
Democratic memo released
The 10-page Democratic memo intended to counter the GOP memo related to surveillance of a former Trump campaign official has been released, with some redactions. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss.
Schiff on FBI and FISA warrant procedures
Representative Adam Schiff, D-California, joins "Face the Nation" guest host Major Garrett to describe what the Democratic rebuttal memo entails and why the White House did not release it.
Ryan on memo, shutdown threat
As the White House reviews the Democratic rebuttal to the memo released last week, House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in. This comes as Congress faces a Thursday deadline to pass a new spending bill to avoid another government shutdown. Washington Post national political correspondent James Hohmann takes CBSN through the latest.
Surveillance allegations
Republicans are calling for the release of a memo on alleged surveillance abuses by the federal government. CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe, who is a congressional reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN from Capitol Hill and said that it's part of an effort to discredit the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump's FISA messages
President Trump sparked confusion ahead of a House vote to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). First he attacked the program before urging the House to pass it. The Hill's Jordan Fabian joins CBSN to explain the significance.
FISA & Trump's wiretapping claim
President Trump made his unsupported claim of wiretapping as the FBI investigates possible cooperation between the Trump campaign and Russia. Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), hundreds of warrants are issued each year allowing eavesdropping of a "foreign power or agent of a foreign power." Jeff Pegues reports.
Barr issues new rules for FBI surveillance of political figures
Barr implemented new restrictions on the bureau in a pair of memos released Tuesday.
Rosenstein says he wouldn't have signed last Carter Page warrant
The former deputy attorney general is testifying in a contentious hearing before Congress about the origins of the government's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
House pulls foreign surveillance bill amid Republican opposition
President Trump had threatened to veto the bill in a tweet on Wednesday.
House calls off vote to reauthorize expired surveillance powers
In a tweet Wednesday, President Trump had vowed to veto the bill if it passed.
Who is on Senator Graham's FISA witness list?
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress last week and said the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) failures during the Russia investigation were "unacceptable." Senior CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to discuss her exclusive conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham and the key parts of Wray's testimony.
Senate passes FISA reauthorization and returns bill to House
The bill would renew expired surveillance authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
New details emerge in declassified Papadopoulos transcript
Papadopoulos boasts about setting up "a meeting with... (t) President of Egypt and Trump," according to the transcript.
Report footnotes: FBI knew Russians had early info about Steele material
Newly declassified footnotes from a government report, first obtained by CBS News, show that despite warnings about Russian targeting and potential disinformation, the FBI relied on the controversial Steele dossier to secure wiretap warrants for Carter Page.
Footnotes indicate FBI knew of risk of disinformation in Steele dossier
The FBI was warned sections of the controversial Steele dossier could have been part of a "Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations," according to the footnotes.
Faults in FBI surveillance applications went beyond Page, watchdog finds
Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz reviewed 29 surveillance applications submitted to FISA and found issues with the underlying documentation in all 29.
House reauthorizes surveillance law after striking deal
The House voted to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act days before it was set to expire.
Surveillance court bars some DOJ, FBI officials from warrant process
Judge James Boasberg wrote in an order Wednesday that "there is thus little doubt that the government breached its duty of candor to the court."
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U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial continues with rebuttal witnesses
The Lindsay Clancy trial resumed with prosecution rebuttal witnesses taking the stand in the Massachusetts murder case.
Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno keeping tens of thousands evacuated
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Ted Cruz says Texas Senate race will be a "$200 million" fight
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
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Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts
The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.
A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
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Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
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Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Ted Cruz says Texas Senate race will be a "$200 million" fight
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
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Hosted by Steve Hartman. Featured: The explosion of tick bites and Alpha-gal syndrome; singer Kenny Chesney; botanist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer; origami artist Robert Lang; one artist's very quirky home; an iconic photo of Harlem jazz legends; and a retirement home for musicians in Milan.
Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
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Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers?
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
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"Cooking with Levi" family on new cookbook
Levi Zhang and his parents share some recipes from their new cookbook and talk about how their viral videos started.
Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
The real no-shoes Kenny Chesney
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
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A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers?
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Robot beats Usain Bolt's running record
Robots are competing in China, showcasing new skills that may beat records set by humans. CBS News' Anna Coren reports from Beijing.
Laptop catches fire on flight to Dallas
A laptop caught fire during an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas on Friday, ramping up concern over lithium batteries overheating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Clancy trial reaches last testimony stage
There are a few more witnesses expected on the stand for rebuttals before the Lindsay Clancy murder trial moves on to jury instructions and closing arguments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
2 takes on Lindsay Clancy's state of mind
Experts testifying at the Lindsay Clancy trial offered different takes on her state of mind at the time when she allegedly killed her three children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the testimony.
Latest news on Lindsay Clancy trial
Closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial are set to begin after weeks of testimony in Massachusetts. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Bessent announces "economic D-Day" sanction plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an "economic onslaught" against Iran in the latest U.S. effort to put pressure on the Iranian regime. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Javier David and Courtney Kealy have more.
Norah O'Donnell's dream celeb to work out with
Norah O'Donnell's personal trainer, Kira Stokes, asks the "Healthful" podcast host what her least favorite exercise is, which celebrity she would like to join her workout and when she feels mentally and physically the strongest.
Greer on U.S.-Canada trade dispute
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS News' Weijia Jiang that trade talks with Canada are suspended as threats of more tariffs loom, while calling talks with Mexico "constructive."
Trump tries to fight Iran war with sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce more sanctions against Iran as the war continues. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Bon Appétit's best new restaurants of 2026
Bon Appétit has released its 2026 list of the best new restaurants in the U.S. Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson joins CBS News alongside Kabawa chef Paul Carmichael to discuss the fresh additions.