Fault Lines Episode 607: FISA and FIFA

Fault Lines Episode 607: FISA and FIFA

From Fault Lines by National Security Institute

June 12, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 607

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Section 702 of FISA and Team USA's prospects in the World Cup.

Today, Jess, John, Les, and Amy examine the fate of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) as it tumbles towards its’ first lapse since 2008. Both chambers have stalled on reauthorization amid disputes over acting DNI Bill Pulte's nomination and a broader debate over whether existing reforms are sufficient to prevent the authority from being turned against American citizens. Are the reforms currently on the books enough to protect civil liberties while preserving the counterterrorism capabilities that 702 provides? Is this standoff really about surveillance reform, or is it a proxy fight over personnel and political trust? What do our hosts make of Team USA’s chances in the group stage of the World Cup? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @johnclipsey @lestermunson @amykmitchell Be sure to check out NSI Founder and Executive Director Jamil Jaffer’s coauthored Op-Ed discussing Section 702 here: https://rollcall.com/2026/06/11/turning-down-the-lights-on-us-surveillance-authorities-at-a-time-of-peril/   Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jess, John, Les, Amy

Topics covered

  • FISA
  • surveillance reform
  • civil liberties
  • counterterrorism
  • World Cup
  • political trust

Keywords

  • FISA
  • Section 702
  • civil liberties
  • counterterrorism
  • World Cup
  • political trust
  • surveillance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Security Institute, Team USA, FISA, World Cup, Roll Call

Books & works: Op-Ed

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