A warrantless wiretap law is about to expire — but surveillance networks aren’t actually ‘going dark’

A warrantless wiretap law, Section 702 of FISA, is set to expire due to Congress' failure to pass a three-week extension. This has sparked concerns about lost surveillance capabilities, but proponents claim the US won't actually 'go dark'. Despite the lapse, intelligence agencies will still have some capabilities. The situation is complex, and the full impact is unclear. The law's expiration may be temporary, with a new extension possible.