Mike Johnson pushes clean spy law extension as privacy concerns divide Congress
President Donald Trump has provided strong backing for the renewal of FISA Section 702 authorities, according to House leadership.
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President Donald Trump has provided strong backing for the renewal of FISA Section 702 authorities, according to House leadership.
Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a 'clean' 18-month extension of FISA Section 702 without amendments to meet a looming April 20 deadline, despite bipartisan concerns regarding privacy safeguards.
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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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