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Washington ExaminerApr 17, 2026National News

Senate passes 10-day extension of federal surveillance powers without debate

Speaker Mike Johnson faced consecutive setbacks in the House before the Senate moved forward with a short-term FISA patch.

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Senate passes 10-day extension of federal surveillance powers without debate
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The Senate passed a 10-day extension of FISA Section 702 to avoid a lapse in federal surveillance powers, giving House Republicans more time to negotiate over privacy reforms.

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