House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics live
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The House approved a short-term extension of a warrantless surveillance law, thwarting Republicans' long-term plan.
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The extension of this surveillance law means the US government retains broad powers for warrantless surveillance, potentially affecting privacy rights for Americans.
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The House of Representatives approved a short-term extension of a warrantless security law until April 30. This decision came after 20 Republicans collaborated with House Democrats to defeat attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewals of the controversial surveillance law. The vote on Friday briefly extends the expiring law, which grants the US government broad powers for warrantless surveillance. This outcome represents a blow to Republicans' long-term plan for the surveillance program.
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