US EditionTrump makes public call for clean 18-month 702 extension
Trump stresses Section 702's role in protecting US troops and diplomats abroad, urging Congress to keep reforms intact during the 18-month extension debate.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a clean 18-month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, describing the surveillance authority as a key tool for national security operations.
- Trump linked the reauthorization to ongoing military efforts against the Terrorist Iranian Regime, writing that the Military can 'quickly stop' bad actors seeking to harm Troops and Diplomats stationed abroad.
- The President insisted that previously enacted reforms must remain intact to prevent misuse, stating, 'When used properly, FISA is an effective tool to keep Americans safe.'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are working to advance the extension, though lawmakers remain divided over privacy concerns and surveillance scope.
- Citing his 2016 campaign experience, Trump argued that strict oversight remains essential, telling Congress, 'Nobody understands this better than me,' regarding what he described as the 'worst illegal abuse' of FISA.
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Trump calls on Republicans to pass clean extension of FISA
President Donald Trump on Wednesday implored Republicans to pass a clean extension of warrantless government surveillance powers amid the war in Iran. Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday that it is more “important than ever” that the U.S. remains vigilant and maintains its “ability to quickly stop bad actors seeking to cause harm to our People and our Country.” “The fact is, whether you like FISA or not, it is extremely important to o…
Trump Calls for 'Clean' FISA Extension With Reforms to Protect Americans
President Trump Supports an 18-Month FISA(702) Reauthorization
With a heavy sigh and a great deal of resignation, while understanding how the prior open border issue compounded things, CTH had already mentally accepted that FISA (702) reauthorization was going to happen. I don’t like it at all, but I understand it. That said, I would prefer to see the FISA (702) reauthorization leveraged […] The post President Trump Supports an 18-Month FISA(702) Reauthorization appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Trump makes public call for clean 18-month 702 extension
President Trump made his first public call for a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers Wednesday, pointing to the ongoing conflict in Iran as a rationale. Trump, through legislative channels, has called for an 18-month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which authorizes the government to spy on…
Trump urges Congress to pass clean extension of FISA, cites military action in Iran
President Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass an 18-month extension of a federal surveillance law without changes, saying the military needs it more than ever due to the war with Iran.
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