US EditionRepublicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
The stopgap gives lawmakers two weeks to resolve a split over warrant requirements and privacy safeguards before the program expires again.
- On Friday, Congress approved a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, pushing the expiration date to April 30 and narrowly averting a lapse scheduled for Monday.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson failed to secure a long-term reauthorization after a late-night revolt by Republican hardliners sank both 5-year and 18-month proposals during chaotic negotiations.
- Despite President Donald Trump urging Republicans to unify behind a clean extension, holdouts including Rep. Chip Roy demanded warrant requirements to prevent surveillance abuses of Americans.
- Speaker Johnson told reporters the 10-day window gives lawmakers time to resolve differences, though Congress faces a showdown at month's end to reconcile the divided Republican conference.
- National security officials cite the program as critical for thwarting terror attacks and foreign espionage, while civil liberties groups argue warrantless collection risks infringing on Americans' privacy rights.
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Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was extended until 30 April. Debate between national security and civil rights remains open.
News Wrap: Senate approves short-term renewal of FISA surveillance program
In our news wrap Friday, the Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, millions across the Midwest are facing the risk of severe storms and French officials say an 85-year-old widow of an American military veteran has returned home after being held in U.S. immigration custody for more than two weeks.
The U.S. Senate approved a short-term renewal, until April 30, of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic contest past midnight in the House of Representatives to prevent authority from expiring.
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Conservative ReviewSenate Pushes Through Short-Term Extension Of Spy Tool Beloved By Deep State
The Senate passed a short-term extension of the surveillance court bill on Friday as Republican House representatives demanded warrants and safeguards.
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