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Congress at Crossroads: Renew or Reform Controversial Surveillance Act

1/30/2026

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Congress faces a deadline to decide on renewal or reform of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) criticized the Trump administration for not addressing the issue.
Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, Trump's nominee for National Security Agency (NSA) director, avoided answering warrant requirements.
Civil liberties advocates push for a warrant mandate, citing a court ruling against FBI warrantless searches.

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Story summary

Congress faces a deadline to decide on renewal or reform of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) criticized the Trump administration for not addressing the issue.
Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, Trump's nominee for National Security Agency (NSA) director, avoided answering warrant requirements.
Civil liberties advocates push for a warrant mandate, citing a court ruling against FBI warrantless searches.