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Why Republicans are split over a major spying tool

Why Republicans are split over a major spying tool

Apple News Today
Apr 17, 2026 15 min
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<p>A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is now in effect. <a href="https://apple.news/A5AeosOJnSBWKpUb7_IGuog">Reuters</a> reports on new comments from President Trump signaling more talks this weekend.</p> <p>FISA 702, a major tool for the U.S. spy apparatus, will expire on Monday without more intervention from Congress. <a href="https://apple.news/AQigz3hC-T6iwbIwoumsvFw">NPR</a>&rsquo;s Eric McDaniel explains why lawmakers on both sides worry the provision might lead to warrantless surveillance of Americans.</p> <p>President Trump has implemented a ban on certain students from Africa. The <a href="https://apple.news/AKKsHbVNxTY2_16gabVgmRA">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Caroline Kimeu joins to discuss how it has upended the lives of high-achieving students.</p> <p>Trends and technology from the 1990s are having a big moment. On this week&rsquo;s <a href="https://apple.news/AnfwwCggzQGWMKFrkiGXTMw">Apple News In Conversation</a>, psychologist Clay Routledge breaks down why Gen Z is feeling nostalgic for a decade they never experienced.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>

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