Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program As Some Lawmakers Push For US Privacy Protections
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard now supports Section 702 after previously sponsoring repeal legislation as a Hawaii congresswoman.

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard now supports Section 702 after previously sponsoring repeal legislation as a Hawaii congresswoman.

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The article reports that Trump urged Congress to renew Section 702 of FISA for 18 months, even as lawmakers from both parties seek stronger privacy protections before the program expires. It says his support could make significant reforms less likely, though many lawmakers remain concerned about government searches of Americans’ communications.
House Intelligence Committee chair supporting an 18-month renewal
Crawford's version of this story ↗Representative advocating national security alongside civil-liberties protections
Biggs's version of this story ↗Senator advocating changes to surveillance protections
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