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Associated PressApr 17, 2026Wire Service

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House - AP News

Speaker Mike Johnson struggled to unify House Republicans, ultimately forcing a 10-day stopgap extension of surveillance powers.

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House - AP News
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Congress passed a short-term 10-day extension of Section 702 surveillance powers after House Republican leadership failed to pass longer-term renewals. The extension avoids a lapse while setting up a high-stakes showdown over privacy and national security.

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