US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA
President Donald Trump advocated for a clean 18-month extension of FISA powers, arguing they are necessary for national security.
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President Donald Trump advocated for a clean 18-month extension of FISA powers, arguing they are necessary for national security.
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Congress passed a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 until April 30, following a breakdown in negotiations for a longer renewal supported by President Trump.
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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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