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Trump Administration Pushes for Controversial Data Collection Extension

2/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks a clean extension of Section 702 before April 20 deadline.
Senior adviser Stephen Miller supports extending the program, which enables warrantless data collection on noncitizens abroad.
GOP leaders struggle to unite for a vote as some lawmakers push for stricter controls.
Hard-liners demand a warrant for searches involving Americans while Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. Dick Durbin plan a bill with a warrant requirement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks a clean extension of Section 702 before April 20 deadline.
Senior adviser Stephen Miller supports extending the program, which enables warrantless data collection on noncitizens abroad.
GOP leaders struggle to unite for a vote as some lawmakers push for stricter controls.
Hard-liners demand a warrant for searches involving Americans while Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. Dick Durbin plan a bill with a warrant requirement.