Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program As Some Lawmakers Push For US Privacy Protections
Representative Andy Biggs said lawmakers can provide intelligence tools while protecting Americans from unconstitutional surveillance.
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Representative Andy Biggs said lawmakers can provide intelligence tools while protecting Americans from unconstitutional surveillance.
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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.
Representative advocating national security alongside civil-liberties protections
House Intelligence Committee chair supporting an 18-month renewal
Crawford's version of this story ↗Director of National Intelligence who now supports Section 702
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Senator advocating changes to surveillance protections
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