Posted in NY Post House punts Trump spy powers extension after conservatives block deal, forcing end-of-month showdown April 17, 2026 GOP privacy hawks also shot down a compromise agreement that would have extended the surveillance law until 2031 while adding more stringent criminal penalties for violations of FISA searches. https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/house-punts-trump-spy-powers-extension-after-conservatives-block-deal/