US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA
Trump sought an 18-month extension of FISA without changes and argued that the law is needed for national security.
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Trump sought an 18-month extension of FISA without changes and argued that the law is needed for national security.
The House and Senate approved a temporary extension of FISA Section 702 through April 30 after President Donald Trump’s effort to secure a longer extension without changes stalled. The article reports ongoing disagreement over surveillance powers, privacy safeguards and possible reforms.
President whose longer-term extension effort stalled and who supported extending FISA without changes
Republican representative who opposed reauthorization without privacy reforms
Massie's version of this story ↗
Senate Majority Leader who commented on possible reforms
Thune's version of this story ↗Outlets across the spectrum highlight Trump's unsuccessful push for a "clean" 18-month FISA extension, with Axios describing the outcome as a "rare defeat" for the president among House Republicans. Left-leaning RawStory emphasizes Trump's "major U-turn" on a surveillance tool he previously criticized, while right-leaning Daily Caller focuses on his reported policy rift with Tulsi Gabbard over "Deep State" spy tools.
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