#FBI #FISA #surveillance
Lawmakers split over renewing the FISA surveillance program — Donald Trump is pushing to extend federal spying powers, but a bipartisan group of senators is sounding the alarm about massive threats to American privacy.
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Lawmakers are deeply divided over the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 program, which is set to expire on April 20, 2026. While Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to pass a “clean” 18-month extension, citing its importance in national security actions against Iran and Venezuela, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is raising alarms over its impact on American privacy. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Developments in the 2026 FISA Debate:Trump’s Reversal: Despite previously calling to “KILL FISA” in 2024, Donald Trump is now pushing for a clean 18-month extension of the program, arguing it is essential for the military.
Split Among Republicans: The push for a clean extension has caused tension within the GOP. Some House Republicans argue for reforms, specifically requiring warrants before authorities can access the communications of American citizens, a demand that has previously led to deadlocks.
Bipartisan Privacy Concerns: Senators such as Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have criticized the lack of safeguards, warning that the program allows for warrantless surveillance of Americans and may be exacerbated by the use of AI for massive data scanning.
Intelligence Community Pressure: Supporters of the extension, including the CIA and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, argue that allowing the authority to lapse would cripple national security capabilities and that reforms in 2024 have already addressed many compliance issues. [2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]Current Status:House Speaker Mike Johnson has attempted to advance a clean extension without amendments, but faces a narrow voting margin and potential rebellion from within his party. A bipartisan coalition is advocating for the Government Surveillance Reform Act, which would limit the government’s ability to buy American data from brokers and require warrants for searching U.S. person data. The Biden-era 2024, two-year extension of the program (RISAA) expires shortly, setting up a major showdown in Congress. [4, 5, 8, 10, 11]
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[1] youtube.com/watch?v=bbYonh9F…
[2] washingtonpost.com/politics/…
[3] hklaw.com/en/insights/public…
[4] congress.gov/crs-product/R48…
[5] thehill.com/video-clips/5798…
[6] chicagotribune.com/2026/04/1…
[7] dailycaller.com/2026/04/15/u…
[8] politico.com/live-updates/20…
[9] nextgov.com/policy/2026/04/h…
[10] epic.org/epic-endorses-bipar…
[11] irsem.fr/en/strategic-brief-…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 15, 2026
Day: April 15, 2026
The Japanese government is planning to provide around $10 billion in financial support to member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), aimed at helping them secure stable oil supplies and maintain industrial production capacity, AzerNEWS reports.
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So great to have my buddy @AstroTerry address my kid’s school today on what’s it’s like in outer space. An American hero and patriot of classic vintage. And a great ally of Ukraine.
— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) Apr 15, 2026
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Sebastian Gorka
x.com/washingtonpost/status/…The Washington Post (@washingtonpost)Sebastian Gorka, a national security aide to President Trump, is seeking to become the next head of the National Counterterrorism Center, a position that would give him broad powers over the country’s vast counterterrorism apparatus. wapo.st/4sAJhng— https://x.com/washingtonpost/status/2044438148420182488— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 15, 2026
middle school: 1) a school in Britain for children between the ages of 8 and 12; 2) a school in the US for children between the ages of 11 and 14. high school: 1) a school in the US and Canada for children of 14 or 15 to 18 years old; 2) used in the names of some schools in British form children from 11 to 18 years old.
#W3LL dismantled
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On April 10, 2026, the #FBI #Atlanta Field Office, in partnership with the Indonesian National Police, announced the successful dismantling of a sophisticated global phishing network known as W3LL, which was responsible for over $20 million in attempted fraud. [1, 2, 3]
Key Details of the Takedown:The Operation: The joint investigation targeted the “W3LL” phishing kit, a “full-service” cybercrime platform that enabled users to create fake login pages mimicking legitimate websites.
International Collaboration: This marked the first coordinated action between US and Indonesian law enforcement to shut down a hacking platform.
Arrest and Seizures: Indonesian authorities detained the alleged developer of the phishing tool, identified only as G.L., and seized key infrastructure and domains associated with the network.
Scope of Fraud: Between 2023 and 2024, the kit was used to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide. Between 2019 and 2023, the associated “W3LLSTORE” marketplace facilitated the sale of over 25,000 compromised accounts. [2, 4, 5]How the Phishing Ring Operated:The W3LL kit was sold for approximately $500 on an underground marketplace. A key feature was its ability to perform “adversary-in-the-middle” (AitM) attacks, allowing criminals to intercept login sessions, capture authentication tokens, and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) in real time. [2]
“This wasn’t just phishing—it was a full-service cybercrime platform,” said FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Marlo Graham. [6]
Following the shutdown of the main W3LLSTORE in 2023, the operation had continued through rebranded tools on encrypted messaging apps, which the FBI and Indonesian partners tracked to perform the final takedown. [2, 5]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] fbi.gov/contact-us/field-off…
[2] yahoo.com/news/articles/fbi-…
[3] fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-atl…
[4] cybersecuritydive.com/news/p…
[5] fbi.gov/contact-us/field-off…
[6] yahoo.com/news/articles/fbi-…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 15, 2026
