Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority
- Several GOP Senators questioned Attorney General pick Pam Bondi and CIA Director pick John Ratcliffe about Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act during confirmation hearings this week.
- Lawmakers did not pass a warrant requirement for searching information of Americans collected under Section 702, despite discussions on privacy and intelligence concerns.
- Senator James Lankford highlighted that Section 702 had previously helped prevent a terrorist threat on Election Day, emphasizing its importance for national security.
- Senator John Cornyn sought assurances from Bondi regarding her support for Section 702, to which Bondi responded affirmatively.
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