The expiration of a crucial surveillance program, Section 702, has raised significant concerns as Congress failed to reach an agreement on its renewal. Former President Trump has linked his support for the FISA extension to the approval of his SAVE America Act voting bill, compelling Congress into a contentious political standoff. As lawmakers express alarm over the implications for national security, Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders urge an end to the political gamesmanship. The lapse of this vital intel tool comes at a time when foreign surveillance capabilities are also set to expire, leaving the intelligence community in a precarious position as they grapple with the fallout of this legislative impasse.