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https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2026-04-24/after-2-failed-votes-mike-johnson-unveils-new-plan-to-extend-key-u-s-spy-powers
After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers | WCMU Public...
Apr 24, 2026 - With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
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https://www.wired.com/story/the-latest-push-to-extend-key-us-spy-powers-is-still-a-mess/
The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess | WIRED
Apr 24, 2026 - A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker...
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https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/npr-news/2026-04-24/after-2-failed-votes-mike-johnson-unveils-new-plan-to-extend-key-u-s-spy-powers
After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
Apr 24, 2026 - With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/10/deep-state-actors-james-clapper-john-brennan-urge-reauthorization-spy-powers-authority-without-reforms/
Clapper, Brennan Urge Spy Powers Authority Without Reforms
Apr 26, 2026 - A group of deep state actors, including James Clapper and John Brennan, urged Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA without reforms.
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/23/house-republican-leadership-unveils-latest-spy-powers-bill-without-warrant-requirement/
House Republican Leadership Unveils Latest Spy Powers Bill Without Warrant Requirement
Apr 24, 2026 - House Republican leadership on Thursday unveiled its latest proposal to extend a key spy powers authority that does not contain many of the demands listed by...
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https://www.wbur.org/npr/nx-s1-5797964/after-2-failed-votes-mike-johnson-unveils-new-plan-to-extend-key-u-s-spy-powers
After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers | WBUR
With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-fisa-warrantless-spying_n_69f12611e4b01910ba1a1b75?origin=home-latest-news-unit
With Trump In Charge, Democrats Grow More Skeptical Of Spy Powers | HuffPost Latest News
Apr 29, 2026 - Spy powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expire this week unless Congress acts, and Republicans are a mess.
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https://jacobin.com/2024/04/fisa-vote-spy-powers-democrats-surveillance
Democrats Want to Expand New Spy Powers That Trump Could Use
This week could see the radical expansion of government surveillance that would be ripe for abuse by a future authoritarian leader. The twist? It’s Joe Biden...
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https://reason.com/2026/04/15/house-readies-spy-powers-vote/
House moves to extend warrantless FISA spy powers
Apr 15, 2026 - Lawmakers advance renewal of Section 702 despite privacy concerns, as shifting positions highlight weak commitment to civil liberties.
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https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2026/04/17/congress-passes-short-term-spy-powers-extension-as-conservatives-fight-for-surveillance-reform/
Congress Passes Short-Term Spy Powers Extension as Conservatives Fight for Surveillance Reform
Apr 26, 2026 - Congress passed a short-term extension of a key government surveillance authority after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) failed to ram through a clean...
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