Senate Passes 10-Day FISA Extension Ahead of Deadline
โข The U.S. Senate passed a 10-day extension of FISA authority on Friday, April 17, 2026, sending the bill to President Donald Trump's desk. โข The measure averts a lapse in surveillance powers set to expire Monday, providing temporary continuity for national security operations. โข This short-term fix highlights ongoing partisan debates over warrant requirements and reforms to Section 702 of FISA.
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