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House Republicans Support Surveillance Extension Amid Privacy Concerns

3/25/2026

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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and House Republicans back a short-term extension of Section 702 surveillance, despite warrantless data concerns.
Jordan acknowledges need for stricter privacy protections and cites past reforms strengthening Fourth Amendment safeguards.
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for the extension amid national security threats, complicating the debate.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has taken a firm stance against a reform-free extension ahead of the April 20 expiration.

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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and House Republicans back a short-term extension of Section 702 surveillance, despite warrantless data concerns.
Jordan acknowledges need for stricter privacy protections and cites past reforms strengthening Fourth Amendment safeguards.
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for the extension amid national security threats, complicating the debate.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has taken a firm stance against a reform-free extension ahead of the April 20 expiration.