Lawmakers wonder when Trump administration will weigh on soon-expired surveillance powers

Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee criticized the Trump administration for not sending witnesses or clarifying its stance as FISA Section 702—revised in 2024 and vital to U.S. intelligence—approaches expiration in April. Both Democrats and Republicans expressed frustration over limited transparency and access to FISC proceedings, while agencies did not comment and recent nominees offered mixed views on 702’s renewal and warrant requirements.