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Trump Backs Warrantless Surveillance Renewal Amid Privacy Concerns

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump supports renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Section 702 permits warrantless surveillance of foreign communications and can capture American data.
The stance could hinder Democratic support amid concerns about potential abuses.
Privacy advocates demand a warrant requirement for reviewing American communications, a proposal that previously failed.
Trump officials met Senate Republicans to discuss a "clean extension" of the authority, due April 20, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump supports renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Section 702 permits warrantless surveillance of foreign communications and can capture American data.
The stance could hinder Democratic support amid concerns about potential abuses.
Privacy advocates demand a warrant requirement for reviewing American communications, a proposal that previously failed.
Trump officials met Senate Republicans to discuss a "clean extension" of the authority, due April 20, 2026.