Trump Urges FISA Extension as Lawmakers Demand Privacy Reforms

53 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 14

President Trump has called for a 'clean' extension of FISA Section 702, despite previously criticizing the surveillance tool.
The move comes amid ongoing military operations in Iran, with Trump and other leaders arguing the program is vital for national security.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding privacy reforms, citing concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans and data purchases from brokers.

Have recent surveillance reforms worked, or did they secretly expand government spying powers?

Does requiring a warrant for Americans' data truly risk national security or is it a necessary check?

With FBI searches going untracked, how can we trust official data on domestic surveillance?

Is the government bypassing warrants by simply buying Americans' private data from data brokers?

A court ruled these searches require a warrant. What happens if this legal challenge succeeds?

If this tool provides 60% of presidential intelligence, can the U.S. afford its loss?