US security concerns rise in World Cup
One of the United States' main surveillance tools, Section 702, has expired without legislative renewal, raising national security concerns as the World Cup begins in the U.S. This provision is used to collect communications of foreign targets abroad, but it also poses privacy risks for Americans—especially amid political deadlock and leadership changes within the intelligence agencies. The consequences remain unclear, but ongoing surveillance operations depend on annual renewals that could be extended until March 2027. Meanwhile, experts and lawmakers warn of the dangers of lacking clear legal protections.
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