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Trump Administration Officials Urge Congress to Reauthorize FISA Before New Majority Takes Office

Top intelligence officials in the Trump administration have urged Congress to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before a Democratic majority takes office in January. A letter signed by key officials sets a deadline of December 9, 2026, warning that failure to act could risk national security and allow critical intelligence authorities to lapse.

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Intelligence leaders from the Trump administration have called on Congress to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before the new Congress takes office in January. The letter, signed by Attorney General Todd Blanche and others, emphasizes the urgency of renewing Section 702, which is crucial for national security. It sets a deadline of December 9, 2026, to begin the renewal process, warning that failure to do so could lead to a lapse in critical intelligence collection by March 16.

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  • Trump administration officials sent a letter urging FISA reauthorization.
  • Deadline for Congress to act is December 9, 2026.
  • Section 702 allows collection of communications involving foreign targets.
  • Failure to reauthorize could risk national security.
  • The authority will expire on March 16 if not renewed.
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Trump's spy chiefs put Republican leaders on the clock over 'huge priority' as power shift looms over Congress

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Trump Administration Officials Urge Congress to Reauthorize FISA Before New Majority Takes Office