Fisa spy powers almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act – US politics live

TA Tom AmbroseThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-12 · 11:34 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire at midnight tonight because Congress failed to act. This inaction is reportedly due to unhappiness over President Trump's selection for intelligence chief. The article also notes that about half of evangelical Christians, a key part of Trump's base, believe his administration's policies on the Iran war and immigration enforcement do not align with their Christian beliefs, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Evangelicals were instrumental in Trump's 2024 election victory, and he and his officials have frequently used religious language to describe their objectives.

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About half of evangelical Christians believe Trump's administration's approach to the Iran war and immigration enforcement is not in line with their understanding of Christianity.

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A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire at midnight tonight.

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Evangelicals helped power the Republican's 2024 election victory.

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The law's expiration is due to unhappiness over Trump's pick for intelligence chief.

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1 min read · 107 words

Law due to expire at midnight tonight following unhappiness over Trump’s pick for intelligence chief A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now? Sign up for the Breaking News US email About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of Donald Trump’s political base - believe his administration’s approach to the Iran war and immigration enforcement is not in line with their understanding of Christianity, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Evangelicals helped power the Republican’s 2024 election victory, and Trump and his top officials including defense secretary Pete Hegseth have regularly used religious language in describing their goals and policies. Continue reading...

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