The Senate voted unanimously to extend FISA surveillance powers after the House failed to reauthorize the program in the dead of night before its fast-approaching deadline.

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House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either a five-year renewal or the 18-month renewal President Trump had demanded, but both votes tanked.

The Hill

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Senate passes 10-day extension of nation's spy powers

The Senate on Friday passed a 10-day extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, approving a House plan hatched on the floor after a chaotic rejection of a package negotiated …

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House passes short-term spy powers extension in late-night vote after deal falls apart

The House unanimously passed a short-term of the nation’s spy powers until in the wee hours Friday morning — pushing the deadline from April 20 to April 30 — after …

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Jeffries says he’s 'deeply skeptical' of FISA extension without new privacy protections

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) suggested on Thursday that he’s ready to oppose an extension of the government’s warrantless surveillance powers unless it contains new privacy guardrails. Jeffries stopped …

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House gears up for tough vote on spy powers

The House is gearing up for another battle over renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers, teeing up a potential showdown with Congress’s left and right wings. The House Rules Committee …

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