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Trump Urges FISA Renewal Amid Privacy Criticism and Stock Gains

4/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Republicans to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it expires.
Critics recall Trump’s promises to eliminate FISA, citing privacy violations for foreigners and Americans.
Trump argues renewal serves national security amid ongoing global conflicts.
Oklo, a nuclear reactor designer linked to Trump, posted stock gains after a White House directive backing private-sector nuclear innovations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Republicans to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it expires.
Critics recall Trump’s promises to eliminate FISA, citing privacy violations for foreigners and Americans.
Trump argues renewal serves national security amid ongoing global conflicts.
Oklo, a nuclear reactor designer linked to Trump, posted stock gains after a White House directive backing private-sector nuclear innovations.