Biden administration

US Senate Extends Controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Despite Privacy Concerns

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Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

The US Senate voted to extend the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702, allowing continued surveillance of foreign targets despite privacy concerns over incidental collection of Americans’ data.

No breakthrough in Cairo talks; US pushes for “immediate” ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages at UN

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No breakthrough in Cairo talks, US pushes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages at UN

Amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts, the United States pushes for an “immediate” ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages at the UN, while the focus remains on the stalled Cairo talks. The revised draft resolution calls for a six-week ceasefire and the release of all hostages held by Hamas, emphasizing the urgency of the situation amidst the failure to achieve a breakthrough in the Cairo talks.