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Pressing IssuesApr 21, 2026

Closing the Back Door on Government Spying

Speaker Mike Johnson faced a legislative defeat after his attempts to extend FISA Section 702 without major reforms were rejected by the House.

Closing the Back Door on Government Spying
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House Republicans and the White House are clashing over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702, as privacy advocates and a coalition of civil-society groups demand significant reforms to end warrantless 'backdoor' searches of Americans.

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