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Trump Pushes for Section 702 Renewal Amid Bipartisan Divide

3/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Congress for a clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The provision enables government surveillance of noncitizens but can capture American communications.
Some Republicans who were skeptical have shifted to support renewal, while Democrats raise concerns about potential abuses under the Trump administration.
Democratic opposition complicates renewal as many members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus plan to vote against it.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Congress for a clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The provision enables government surveillance of noncitizens but can capture American communications.
Some Republicans who were skeptical have shifted to support renewal, while Democrats raise concerns about potential abuses under the Trump administration.
Democratic opposition complicates renewal as many members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus plan to vote against it.