FBI: Give us warrantless Section 702 snooping powers – or China wins

This analysis examines the FBI’s push to reauthorize FISA Section 702, arguing it is critical to counter Chinese cyber operations such as Volt Typhoon, while civil liberties groups and some lawmakers counter that warrantless queries have been abused and that reforms—like warrant requirements—would not impede effective cyber defense. The piece notes the FBI’s use of warrants in the Volt Typhoon botnet takedown, contrasts that with claims 702 is indispensable, and outlines competing legislative efforts, including the Protect Liberty Act and broader surveillance reforms under consideration in Congress.