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Congress passed a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 until April 30 after a push for an 18-month extension by President Trump stalled due to privacy concerns and internal GOP opposition.
Reuters and AP News highlight Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s role in securing a unanimous short-term extension to prevent surveillance programs from "going dark." While the Washington Examiner frames Thune’s move as a strategic pause for GOP negotiations, the far-right Next News Network criticizes the "quiet" extension for lacking a public debate. Most outlets agree that Thune is positioning the chamber for a difficult legislative battle over permanent reforms.
