Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole — but will they?
President Trump described FISA as vital to military operations in Iran and is pushing for a clean reauthorization without new warrant requirements.
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President Trump described FISA as vital to military operations in Iran and is pushing for a clean reauthorization without new warrant requirements.
Congress faces an April 20th deadline to renew FISA Section 702 surveillance powers. A bipartisan coalition seeks warrant requirements to close a 'loophole' allowing the government to access Americans' data, while leadership and President Trump push for a clean reauthorization.
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Outlets across the spectrum highlight Trump’s pivot from his "Kill FISA" rhetoric to advocating for a "clean" reauthorization of surveillance powers. The Libertarian Institute characterizes the move as a "flip flop" that risks civil liberties, while Fox News and Tampa Free Press frame his intervention as a necessary effort to unify House Republicans and protect military operations.
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