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Sen. Scott Urges FISA Reforms Amid GOP Division

4/20/2026

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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for reforms to Section 702 of FISA during Fox News Sunday as GOP divides.
The House passed a 10-day extension of warrantless spying powers, with the Senate following suit.
Scott said reforms enacted in 2024 were criticized for enabling government abuse.
He noted a significant drop in Americans’ queries after these reforms and warned that targeting high-profile individuals could extend to ordinary Americans, calling for commonsense changes.

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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for reforms to Section 702 of FISA during Fox News Sunday as GOP divides.
The House passed a 10-day extension of warrantless spying powers, with the Senate following suit.
Scott said reforms enacted in 2024 were criticized for enabling government abuse.
He noted a significant drop in Americans’ queries after these reforms and warned that targeting high-profile individuals could extend to ordinary Americans, calling for commonsense changes.