What to Know About Section 702, the Controversial Warrantless Surveillance Law
A warrantless wiretapping law known as Section 702 is set to expire on April 20 unless Congress votes to extend it. Past cycles have been rocky. Source: Original News
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Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens
Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases. Source: Original News
Trump Says U.S. and Qatar Not Involved in Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field
President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to “massively” destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar’s energy facilities in retaliation. Source: Original News
‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters
Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security. Source: Original News
Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act
The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the bill. Source: Original News
Mullin Faces Questions About War Zone Observations
The nominee for homeland security secretary suggested that he had observed war firsthand but declined to provide details, which he said were “classified.” Source: Original News
Bondi Doesn’t Commit to Deposition With House Panel Over Epstein Files
Under the rules of the oversight committee, Attorney General Pam Bondi received a subpoena requiring her to appear. The panel’s Republican chairman said he sent the summons reluctantly. Source: Original News
Newsmax Executive Named as Voice of America’s Deputy
The appointment raised concerns that the Trump administration would try to erode the news group’s independence after picking a deputy who had been at conservative news channels for around 20 years. Source: Original News
F.B.I. Investigates Joe Kent, Whose Resignation Over Iran War Angered Trump
The F.B.I. has opened an inquiry into Mr. Kent, who was the top U.S. counterterrorism official, according to people familiar with the situation. The investigation is said to predate his resignation this week over the Iran war. Source: Original News
What’s a Threat? Gabbard Says It’s Up to Trump, on Iran and Elsewhere.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was left to square the president’s comments about an imminent nuclear threat from Iran with a letter from one of her trusted aides. Source: Original News