House Votes to Extend FISA Surveillance As Trump Changes Tune
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a short-term extension of a controversial surveillance law, highlighting both national security concerns and ongoing debate over government overreach—while also revealing a notable shift in President Trump’s stance on the issue.
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From The Epoch Times:
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill in the early hours of April 17 extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a law that grants the government authority for warrantless surveillance.
The bill cleared the House by unanimous consent, extending the reauthorization of FISA until April 30, after Republicans pushed for a longer, five-year extension, which was not approved.
The measure will now head to the Senate for a vote, which faces a tight deadline as the authorization is set to expire on April 20.
Section 702 of FISA has long been one of the most debated intelligence tools in Washington. While it allows U.S. agencies to collect intelligence on foreign nationals outside the country, it also permits the “incidental” collection of data from Americans—without a warrant. This has raised serious concerns among lawmakers and civil liberties advocates who warn of potential abuse.
President Trump has been one of the most vocal critics of that abuse in the past, especially after revelations that his 2016 campaign was surveilled during the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. He previously condemned FISA as a tool that had been weaponized against him and his team. However, his recent comments signal a clear shift. Now, the President is urging Republicans to support extending the law, emphasizing that military leaders consider it “vital” for national security—particularly as tensions with Iran continue.
This evolution reflects a broader tension between safeguarding civil liberties and ensuring national security. While some lawmakers, including Representative Jim Himes, are pushing for reforms requiring warrants before accessing Americans’ data, others argue that weakening Section 702 could put the nation at risk during a time of global instability.
As this debate continues in the Senate, let’s pray for truth, justice, and the protection of both freedom and security.
What do you think of extending Section 702 of FISA? Share your thoughts and prayers below.
(Excerpt from the The Epoch Times. Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)
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I wish for its failure because of the misuse and abuse of it by the deep state, demoncrats, and all who want to make America socialist. But maybe it is needed now to root out those previously mentioned. I pray that God guide all involved in using it with justice and righteousness. I trust in God’s will to take care of this.
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I think this should be time limited i.e. until they feel they have closed in on what is happening at a certain time or 2 yrs, or until this President is done.