
House GOP Faces Revolt Over FISA Renewal
House GOP leadership is struggling to secure votes for a three-year extension of Section 702 of FISA, as conservative privacy hawks threaten to block the renewal without tougher privacy guardrails.
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House GOP leadership is struggling to secure votes for a three-year extension of Section 702 of FISA, as conservative privacy hawks threaten to block the renewal without tougher privacy guardrails.
Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership AP News

The US Congress has passed a short-term extension of the controversial FISA Section 702 surveillance program, with the House voting to extend it until April 30. This temporary renewal occurred after late-night votes and amidst significant Republican infighting and divisions.

Donald Trump has stated he does not care about rising fuel prices due to Iran, remarking 'let them rise,' despite warnings about potential electoral consequences for Republicans.

A growing number of Republican members of Congress are making anti-Muslim statements, particularly in the context of the Iran war, with House GOP leadership remaining publicly silent on the controversial remarks, drawing criticism.

As the midterm elections approach, questions arise about the impact of President Trump's approval rating, while the race to succeed McConnell highlights a shift in GOP alignment with Trump.