Trump urges GOP unity to push forward FISA surveillance powers extension

President Donald Trump urged Republicans to unite behind a clean, 18‑month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, arguing the surveillance powers are essential for national security and urging a coordinated vote on the test measure before the April 20 deadline. House leadership plans to move the bill with no amendments, despite conservative demands for changes that would curb data collection. The updates also note the resignations of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales amid misconduct allegations, an ethics probe into Rep. Cory Mills, and ongoing Capitol Hill movement on a farm bill and immigration-enforcement funding.