Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House
The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies. The post Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House appeared first on SecurityWeek.
The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring in a matter of days.
The measure cleared the Senate by voice vote Friday, without a formal roll call — the same way it was approved hours earlier in the House — as Congress raced to meet a Monday deadline and send it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune gave a nod to the political difficulty ahead as they assess options when the temporary extension expires at the end of the month. “We’ll be preparing accordingly,” the South Dakota Republican said.
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