Thune Signals Senate Will Pursue Stand-Alone FISA Renewal Despite Trump's Demands

Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, are pushing ahead with plans to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as a standalone measure, despite President Trump's push to link it to election legislation. This move could set up a potential clash between the Senate and the White House. The decision is significant because Section 702 authorizes the collection of foreign intelligence from non-U.S. persons abroad, and its renewal is crucial for ongoing surveillance efforts against foreign threats.