This week, the fights for your privacy, for Pentagon accountability, and for the rule of law, all came to a head at once. Here is where things stand.
It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for your privacy rights. On Wednesday, the House voted to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without reforms, and failed to close the data broker loophole that lets federal agencies buy your personal data without a warrant.
But just this afternoon, the Senate rejected that approach, instead approving a short extension to allow for more negotiation. Lawmakers have made it clear — they won't accept moving forward without real steps to protect your privacy. We’ll keep up the pressure to make sure they follow through.
Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sat before lawmakers who asked him directly: when does the war with Iran end? How much more will it cost?
He couldn’t answer.
The administration is engaged in an unconstitutional, illegal conflict with no end in sight. And Hegseth is now asking Congress to rubber-stamp a record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget.
That is your money. You deserve answers.
Finally, Friday marks the 60th day of the war against Iran. The law is clear. Under the War Powers Resolution, the administration is required to end hostilities unless it gets congressional approval by this deadline.
POGO is continuing to push for an end to this illegal war and demanding that Congress exercise its constitutional war powers. We will have more tomorrow. Make sure you watch your inbox.
Three fights. One week. None of them over.
POGO showed up for every single one, pushing Congress to protect your privacy and demand answers about the war in Iran. And if this week reminded you why this work matters, we’d be grateful for your support.
Lawmakers still have to act on surveillance. The war isn’t over. And POGO isn’t going anywhere.
Neither should you.
— POGO
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