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Week Ahead in Washington: June 21
By Caitrin Assaf at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns to Washington this week amid uncertainty over a key intelligence tool.Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, expired June 12. It allows the collection of electronic communications of non-Americans located outside the United State...
Key takeaway Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, expired June 12.
Why this matters in Laredo News
As Congress returns to Washington, Laredo residents may wonder how the expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act affects them. Given Laredo's location on the US-Mexico border, the city's residents are keenly aware of national security and intelligence issues. The lapse in FISA authority could have implications for border security and law enforcement efforts in the region. Locals will be watching to see how the debate over FISA and the nomination of a new Director of National Intelligence plays out, and how it may impact their community. Meanwhile, the Great American State Fair, which kicks off on the National Mall, may seem like a distant event, but it could have indirect effects on Laredo's economy and tourism industry, particularly if it attracts visitors from Texas and other border states.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns to Washington this week amid uncertainty over a key intelligence tool.Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, expired June 12. It allows the collection of electronic communications of non-Americans located outside the United State...
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