US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA
President Trump pushed for a clean 18-month extension of FISA Section 702, arguing it is essential for protecting troops and preventing terror attacks.
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President Trump pushed for a clean 18-month extension of FISA Section 702, arguing it is essential for protecting troops and preventing terror attacks.
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US Congress passed a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 until April 30, following a breakdown in negotiations for a longer-term renewal supported by Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Leader managing the legislation
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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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