Questions Swirl Over Renewal of Surveillance Powers Law

WASHINGTON—A month before it expires, a major provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) could face roadblocks—or at least speed bumps—from Democrats and some Republicans. Section 702 of the law targets intelligence from foreign nationals thought to be outside the United States. Yet, it also enables intelligence agencies to gather information from Americans who are in contact with those non-U.S. persons—and all without a warrant. Despite recent reforms to FISA, key members of Congress remain concerned about it as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and the Trump administration seek to steer its renewal through a divided Congress....