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US spy law lapse raises security concerns amid World Cup, 250th anniversary

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A critical US surveillance law, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, has expired due to political disagreements, raising concerns about national security. While intelligence activities can continue through March via court authorization and voluntary cooperation from telecom companies, the lapse introduces uncertainty. This expiration occurs during a period of high-profile events, including the World Cup and the United States Semiquincentennial, which are seen as potential targets for attacks. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Caitlin Reilly, Roxana Tiron, Bloomberg ·

    World Cup, America 250 face new risk with spy law lapse

    "We are rolling the dice with national security," one former NSA counsel warned, as the expiration of Section 702 collides with a summer of high-profile events.

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