The Senate unanimously passed a 10-day extension of the federal government’s power to surveil individuals suspected of being national security threats without debate on Friday. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) brought the measure to the floor during a brief session. The 10-day extension of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act gives GOP leadership […]
Senate passes 10-day extension of federal surveillance powers without debate
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Wed 10:00 - The Hill
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Wed 16:10 - Washington Examiner
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Thu 22:04 - The Hill
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Fri 05:43 - The Hill
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Fri 07:02 - Washington Examiner
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Fri 07:55 - NPR
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Fri 14:58 - Fox News
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Fri 15:45 - The Hill
Senate passes 10-day extension of nation's spy powers
Fri 16:46 - Washington Examiner
Senate passes 10-day extension of federal surveillance powers without debate