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fromThe American Conservative
1 hour ago

Trump Seeks to Extend Domestic Spying Powers He Once Condemned

Trump reversed his position on FISA surveillance powers, shifting from demanding abolition to quietly seeking extension through 2027 despite previously claiming illegal use against his campaign.
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fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Senators to revive reform effort for controversial spying law

The SAFE Act would amend Section 702 to require warrants for U.S. person queries and narrow which communications providers can be compelled to assist.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Domestic surveillance fears loom over Congress debate to renew spying power

While the authority is legally limited to foreign intelligence, it can sweep in Americans' texts, emails and phone calls when they communicate with overseas targets. Those incidental collections - which have sometimes been followed by unauthorized searches of Americans' communications - have been extensively documented by government oversight bodies in recent years. The findings fueled reforms adopted when Congress last renewed the authority in April 2024.
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