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April 14, 2026
Trump calls for GOP unity on FISA 702 extension
- President Trump is urging Republicans to unify for a clean, 18-month extension of FISA 702, emphasizing its importance for national security.
- House GOP leaders are backing Trump's request, but some lawmakers are pushing for amendments to address privacy concerns related to warrantless surveillance.
- The procedural vote for the FISA extension was postponed, but Republicans remain hopeful for a resolution before the April 20 deadline.
8 Sources
- Trump urges GOP unity to push forward key spy powers voteApr 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM · Politico
- Trump urges Republican lawmakers to unify to extend surveillance approvalApr 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM · Reuters
- Trump asks GOP to 'unify' ahead of vote on spy powersApr 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM · The Hill
- Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protectionsApr 15, 2026 at 10:41 AM · ABC News
- Trump makes last-minute plea for GOP to ‘stick together’ on key surveillance powers voteApr 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM · Politico
- Trump says he’s willing to ‘risk’ giving up rights as he pushes to extend a surveillance law.Apr 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM · NYT
- Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoringApr 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM · The Guardian
- What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy programApr 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM · Independent