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Trump Pushes Skeptical House Republicans on Extension That’s ‘Extremely Important to Our Military’

Grassley urged House members to approve a clean 18-month extension of Section 702 before it expires.

Trump Pushes Skeptical House Republicans on Extension That’s ‘Extremely Important to Our Military’
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Trump is pressing House Republicans to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, arguing it is vital to military operations. Chuck Grassley urged the House to pass a clean 18-month extension before the authority expires April 20.

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Senate Judiciary Committee chairman urging the House to pass an extension

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Former president whose administration restricted congressional access to surveillance court proceedings

ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who warned against reducing Section 702 authority; Hillary Clinton, Former presidential candidate referenced in Trump’s claim about the 2016 campaign; James Comey, Former FBI director named in Trump’s account of surveillance involving his campaign

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