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PBScites Associated PressApr 17, 2026National News

Senate extends controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies

President Trump lobbied for a clean extension of the surveillance program and received the stopgap measure for signature.

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The Senate passed a short-term extension of the Section 702 surveillance program to avoid expiration, following a chaotic House session. The stopgap measure heads to President Trump after leadership failed to pass a long-term renewal.

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