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Trump Urges GOP to Extend Warrantless Surveillance Powers

3/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans on March 25, 2026 to pass an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance powers amid the war in Iran.
Congressional GOP leaders are pursuing reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), allowing warrantless wiretaps of non-citizens.
Hard-line Republicans have delayed the vote amid opposition.
Speaker Mike Johnson says the current FISA law has been effective and lacks past abuses.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans on March 25, 2026 to pass an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance powers amid the war in Iran.
Congressional GOP leaders are pursuing reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), allowing warrantless wiretaps of non-citizens.
Hard-line Republicans have delayed the vote amid opposition.
Speaker Mike Johnson says the current FISA law has been effective and lacks past abuses.