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Negotiators hopeful for deal on spy powers amid messy battle over reforms
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Negotiators hopeful for deal on spy powers amid messy battle over reforms

The Hill
by Rebecca Beitsch
April 23, 2026
2 min read

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Negotiators extended the deadline to renew FISA's Section 702, which allows spying on foreigners abroad.

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Negotiators are hopeful for a deal on the nation's spy powers as lawmakers extended the deadline to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 10 days. This extension continues difficult discussions over how to reform the program, which allows the government to spy on foreigners located abroad. The ongoing battle highlights disagreements regarding the scope and oversight of these intelligence gathering capabilities. Failure to reach a consensus could impact the government's ability to conduct foreign intelligence surveillance.

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Lawmakers extended the deadline to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for 10 days.

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