Why Republicans are split over a major spying tool

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2026-04-17

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

  • Another ceasefire goes into effect, this time between Israel and Lebanon,

  • as Trump signals more direct negotiations this weekend.

  • The oil prices are coming down and it 's looking very good that we 're going to make a deal

  • with Iran and it 's going to be a good deal.

  • It's going to be a deal with no nuclear weapons.

  • NPR explains why a little known tool for government spying is driving a wedge in the GOP.

  • And what's fueling nostalgia for the 90s?

  • It's Friday, April 17th.

  • I'm Cecilia Lay.

  • And I'm Gideon Resnick.

  • This is Apple News Today.

  • The week began with news of failed talks, but appears to be ending with some progress.

  • Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a 10-day truce,

  • potentially removing one of the major obstacles to a deal between the U.S.

  • And Iran.

  • Celebratory gunfire filled Beirut's skies after President Trump announced the deal yesterday.

  • He invited the leaders of the neighboring countries to Washington for what would be a historic peace agreement.

  • With Lebanon, it's very exciting.

  • I think we're going to have a deal where we're going to have a meeting first time in 44 years.