Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – US politics live

By Robert Mackey (now); Shrai Popat, Marina Dunbar and Vivian Ho (earlier) 4 minutes ago
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Senators pass 10-day extension by voice vote after House defeated attempts for five-year and 18-month extensions on Thursday night.

US Congress passes 10-day extension of surveillance law amid Republican infighting


Source: The Guardian

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