Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
Senator Wyden pressured for surveillance reforms and noted growing bipartisan support for privacy protections.
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Senator Wyden pressured for surveillance reforms and noted growing bipartisan support for privacy protections.
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Congress passed a short-term 10-day extension of Section 702 surveillance powers to avoid a deadline expiration after multiple long-term renewal attempts by House GOP leadership and Donald Trump failed due to privacy concerns.
Senate Majority Leader overseeing the extension
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Member of the House Freedom Caucus
Democratic Representative criticizing the process
Republican Representative during floor debate
House Majority Leader
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