Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-is-against-fisa-extension-if-voting-bill-not-attached-2026-06-14/

U.S. President Donald Trump said ​on Sunday he opposes any renewal ‌of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that does not include his Save America ​Act, which would require proof ​of citizenship for voting.

The U.S. Congress ⁠on Thursday rejected a short-term extension ​of the foreign surveillance powers amid ​a standoff over Trump's selection of an inexperienced loyalist, Bill Pulte, to serve as ​the acting director of national intelligence, ​although some lawmakers also oppose an extension ‌of ⁠FISA under any circumstances.

"What kind of a deal is that," Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social. "Besides, I’m against ​FISA if ​it ⁠doesn’t come with The Save America Act (Full version!) firmly ​attached to it."

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roguelazer@lemmy.world · 49 pts · 73d

Great! Glad to see neither item pass!

SnarkoPolo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 73d

We all knew it would eventually be forced through. Our lives as we knew them are over.