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Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, has urged Republicans to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act during the lame-duck session, according to Mother Jones, The Daily Caller and The Hill. The Daily Caller reports that Himes told Politico he spoke with Senate Majority Leader John Thune about the reauthorization and said, “let’s just take the win that’s on the table.” Section 702 lapsed in June. Mother Jones says Democrats are set to take control of both chambers in January, and that Himes said Congress would pass a different version in the first quarter if the lame-duck effort fails. The Hill reports that privacy critics on the left and right want changes to the law.

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  1. Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, urged Republicans to renew Section 702 during the lame-duck session.

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    Mother Jones
    Center
    The Hill
    Far Right
    The Daily Caller

  2. Himes said, “let’s just take the win that’s on the table,” in favor of acting before Democrats take the majority.

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    Mother Jones
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    The Daily Caller

  3. Section 702 lapsed in June, and Democrats are set to take control of the House and Senate.

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    Mother Jones
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    The Daily Caller

  4. Section 702 is used to collect the communications of foreigners located abroad, which Mother Jones says is done without a warrant.

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    Mother Jones
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  5. The Daily Caller reports that Section 702 can also reach data of American citizens who were in contact with targeted noncitizens, without a warrant.

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  1. Himes said that if the lame-duck effort fails, Congress would act on reauthorization in the first quarter of next year.

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    Mother Jones
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    The Daily Caller

  2. Mother Jones reports that seven Republicans defied Trump and voted against renewing Section 702 earlier this year.

    One outletMother Jones· Far Left

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All three sides report that Rep. Jim Himes urged Republicans to renew Section 702 of FISA in the lame-duck session before Democrats take over Congress. The left and right headlines stress the timing before Democrats take power, while the center headline states the request in plain terms.

  • the left

    1 outlet

    Mother Jones’ headline frames the request as Himes urging Republicans to renew the spy program before Democrats take over, centering the story on the Democrat’s push.

    Top Intelligence Democrat Says GOP Should Renew Spy Program Before Democrats Take Over
    Mother JonesFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    1 outlet

    The Hill’s headline states neutrally that Himes urges Republicans to pass FISA during the lame duck, using the law’s acronym and naming no motive.

    Himes urges Republicans to pass FISA during the lame duck
    The HillCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

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    The Daily Caller’s headline casts the request as a Democrat pushing Republican leaders to renew warrantless spying before his party gains power, stressing the timing.

    Democrat Pushes GOP Leadership To Renew Warrantless Spying Before His Party Takes Power
    The Daily CallerFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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From the left

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Leads with

  • Himes’ push to renew before Democrats take over
  • Trump’s surveillance powers
  • Privacy critics and the Republicans who defied Trump
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  • Mother JonesFar Left

    Top Intelligence Democrat Says GOP Should Renew Spy Program Before Democrats Take Over

    On Wednesday, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Himes (D–Conn.), urged Republicans to “take the win” and renew President Donald Trump’s warrantless mass surveillance powers during the lame duck session. …

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From the center

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Leads with

  • Himes’ call for renewal in the lame-duck session
  • Privacy hawks on the left and right wanting changes
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  • The HillCenter

    Himes urges Republicans to pass FISA during the lame duck

    Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said Republicans would be wise to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers during the lame-duck session. …

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From the right

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Leads with

  • Himes’ “take the win” appeal
  • Warrantless collection of Americans’ data
  • Democrats’ summer blocking vote
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  • Left

    7 hr 16 min later

    Its first report, Nov 12, 3:46 PM EST

  • Center

    First to report

    The Hill, Nov 12, 8:30 AM EST

  • Right

    1 hr 26 min later

    Its first report, Nov 12, 9:55 AM EST

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  1. The HillCenterNov 12, 8:30 AM EST
  2. The Daily CallerFar RightNov 12, 9:55 AM EST
  3. Mother JonesFar LeftNov 12, 3:46 PM EST

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