US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA
President Trump pushed for a long-term FISA extension without changes, citing national security and the protection of U.S. troops.
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President Trump pushed for a long-term FISA extension without changes, citing national security and the protection of U.S. troops.
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Congress passed a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 until April 30, 2026, amid a deadlock over privacy reforms and warrant requirements. The extension follows a failed attempt by President Trump to secure a longer-term reauthorization without major changes.
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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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