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Dominica Gazette – Dominica & Caribbean News, Travel & Businessoriginal publisher not identifiedApr 17, 2026US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA
Senator Thune indicated the Senate remains open to reforming the surveillance law following the temporary extension.
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Congress passed a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 until April 30 after a push for a longer extension by President Trump faced bipartisan opposition over privacy concerns.
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