Why an expired wiretapping law is a sticking point in Washington

Source: www.washingtontimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Right · Published: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:03:12 GMT

The law that authorizes the federal government to conduct electronic surveillance has lapsed, thanks to an ongoing dispute between the White House and Congress -- stripping national security agencies of one of their most powerful tools for tracking foreign targets at a time when terrorism and espionage threats directed at the U.S. are surging.

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