US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies

The article reports that the U.S. House failed to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before its expiration amid bipartisan disputes and concerns over the appointment of an acting Director of National Intelligence; it provides background on NSA surveillance programs revealed by Edward Snowden, outlines how FISA-authorized programs (including PRISM and bulk fiber-optic collection) have been used and certified, and notes that other legal authorities (like EO 12333) and court certifications may allow surveillance to continue despite the lapse.