The reauthorization of warrantless spy powers, under Section 702 of the FISA Act, is causing shifts in position in both parties of the US Congress.

This section allows the government to spy on foreigners located abroad. However, former President Donald Trump's support for the renewal of these previously criticized powers has generated a new political scenario. This has led both critics and supporters of the law to modify their previous positions.

Republican lawmakers who previously opposed the reauthorization of the law are now supporting it, while Democratic support has dwindled due to concerns about potential abuses by the Trump administration.

Representative Jamie Raskin, a senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, previously supported Section 702, but is now urging his colleagues to vote against it. Raskin argues that the established safeguards and oversight have disappeared and that the Trump administration cannot be trusted with this power.

Republicans who plan to support the renewal of FISA 702 are encouraged by the reforms included in the 2024 bill, such as reducing the pool of intelligence officers who can run queries and the need for a supervisor's approval before examining information collected on Americans.

Representative Darrell Issa, a Republican, stated that he will support an extension of the law, although he voted against it in 2024. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has also indicated a change in his vote, showing satisfaction with the reforms.

Democrats express doubts about the renewal due to distrust of the Trump administration.

Representative Jim Himes, a senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, points out that many lawmakers will change their vote from "yes" to "no" due to lack of trust in Trump. Representative Dan Goldman, who supported Section 702 in 2024, is considering changing his vote this year, arguing that the administration has repeatedly violated laws and undermined the Constitution.

Despite the reforms and changes in position, some Republican lawmakers maintain their undecided stance and demand additional changes, such as the need for a warrant.

The White House meeting with members of the Freedom Caucus and other Republicans addressed possible modifications for the extension of FISA 702. Democratic opposition and divisions within the Republican Party complicate the process, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicating that Democrats will vote against the rule to bring the renewal to the floor.