Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal
President Donald Trump signed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after the Senate blocked a longer three-year renewal passed by the House. The Senate rejected the House bill due to a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies, which Democrats opposed. The short-term extension keeps FISA operational while Congress must revisit the issue after the 45-day period ends.
- ▪President Donald Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA's Section 702 after Senate opposition to a longer renewal.
- ▪The House-passed three-year FISA extension included a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies, which Senate Majority Leader John Thune said would make the bill "dead on arrival."
- ▪Over 20 House Republicans opposed the FISA extension despite the inclusion of the central bank digital currency ban.
- ▪FISA allows the government to collect communications from foreign targets on U.S. platforms without a warrant, including data involving American citizens.
- ▪Civil liberties advocates argue FISA violates the Fourth Amendment, while intelligence officials say it is vital for national security.
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Mike Johnson Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal Civil libertarians and over 20 House Republicans opposed the surveillance law over Fourth Amendment concerns By Robert Schmad Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Top GOP leaders say FISA is essential as extension stalls in Congress Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports new developments in the fight to authorize FISA on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump signed a 45-day extension for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Thursday night after the Senate rejected the three-year extension passed by the House,…
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