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Trump mulls executive order on spy powers: ‘Let’s see what happens’
President Trump suggested an executive order could be used to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Congress failed to pass a temporary extension. He stated, 'Congress wants me to do it' when asked by The Hill about the possibility.
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- FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act
- Senate Democrats block short-term extensions of FISA 702 spy powers
- Trump asks Congress for ‘short-term’ spy law extension
- House vote to extend FISA spy tool fails and it could lapse as Friday deadline looms
- America's spy powers are in deep trouble