Trump Calls for Clean FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran War as Expiration Looms in 25 Days

President Trump made his first public call for a clean 18-month extension of FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance powers, citing the Iran conflict as rationale. The program expires April 20. Speaker Johnson hoped for a vote by March 27 before Easter recess but it has been pushed to the week of April 13. In a significant reversal, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan—previously a champion for warrant requirements—now backs a clean extension, citing reforms from the 2024 reauthorization and the Iran conflict. FBI Director Kash Patel, another former FISA critic, has met with senators to push reauthorization. Congressional divisions persist: the Progressive Caucus formally voted to bind its 98 members against reauthorization without a warrant requirement, while Rep. Luna plans to attach the SAVE Act voter ID provision. Intelligence officials note 60% of PDB articles contain 702-enabled intelligence.