Trump backs Pulte as spy-power renewal looms
President Trump remains aligned with Bill Pulte as lawmakers weigh renewing controversial spy powers, with the risk of a lapse looming if Congress does not act.
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House stalls long-term spy powers renewal amid GOP revolt
The House unanimously extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act only through April 30 after hard‑liners blocked longer five‑year and 18‑month renewals; the Senate faces a Monday deadline to act as Johnson and Trump push for a longer-term package with privacy protections, highlighting a GOP dispute over surveillance authority amid national security pressures.
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"Revisiting FISA: Johnson's Proposal for Spy Powers Vote Next Week"
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is considering holding a new vote next week on legislation to expand the government's surveillance powers, after the House rejected a similar measure. The legislation would reauthorize three surveillance authorities used by the FBI and other agencies to monitor and track suspected spies and terrorists.