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Congress Pushes for Reforms to Surveillance Act Ahead of Expiration

4/11/2026

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Congress Advocates Reforms

Bipartisan members of Congress are advocating for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The law is set to expire on April 20.
Critics say U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pushed for a 'clean' extension without new protections.
The FBI has conducted millions of warrantless searches and misused the data.
Advocates emphasize reforms to protect Americans' privacy rights and improve independent oversight.

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Attorney Lisa Bloom urges U.S. President Donald Trump to testify under oath about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Bloom represents multiple Epstein survivors and emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in the investigation.
A woman who claims Trump assaulted her as a child has accused him.
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Congress Advocates Reforms

Bipartisan members of Congress are advocating for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The law is set to expire on April 20.
Critics say U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pushed for a 'clean' extension without new protections.
The FBI has conducted millions of warrantless searches and misused the data.
Advocates emphasize reforms to protect Americans' privacy rights and improve independent oversight.

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