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thefrontierpost.comcites Associated PressApr 17, 2026Local News

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

Speaker Johnson faced a setback as several attempts to pass a FISA renewal failed under his leadership.

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
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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.

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