Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

SECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSMenuAccountAccountNewslettersSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoLivestreamsMerchSearchSearchDell CameronSecurityApr 17, 2026 10:07 AMRepublican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless SurveillanceA post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.Photograph: Tom Williams/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyHouse Speaker Mike Johnson convened a vote in the dead of night on Friday, calling lawmakers back to the floor after midnight in a push to preserve a surveillance program that allows federal agents to read the comm

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