Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program As Some Lawmakers Push For US Privacy Protections
President Trump urged Congress to extend Section 702 for 18 months, saying it is important to the military and national security.
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President Trump urged Congress to extend Section 702 for 18 months, saying it is important to the military and national security.
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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
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Representative advocating national security alongside civil-liberties protections
Biggs's version of this story ↗Director of National Intelligence who now supports Section 702
Gabbard's version of this story ↗
Senator advocating changes to surveillance protections
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