US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions
The Trump administration's complicated history with FISA has left some lawmakers hesitant, while others look to the President for a final endorsement.
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The Trump administration's complicated history with FISA has left some lawmakers hesitant, while others look to the President for a final endorsement.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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US national security officials are warning of intelligence 'blind spots' as Section 702 of FISA nears expiration on April 20. The Trump administration is pushing for a clean 18-month reauthorization amid deep divisions in Congress over privacy reforms and political leverage.
House Judiciary Chair coordinating GOP negotiations
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Top Democrat on House Judiciary opposing clean reauthorization
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Democratic Senator calling for declassification
House Intelligence Chair
Republican lawmaker tying FISA to election bill
Republican lawmaker demanding warrant reforms
Internet Archive’s transcript reports Trump ordered a naval blockade after talks with Iran failed to produce a deal, while BBC News explains how a blockade could work and its role in pressuring Tehran toward a new deal. The Sunday Guardian also covers the blockade, pairing it with Trump’s warning that gas prices may remain high through the midterms.
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