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Congress Extends Surveillance Law for 45 Days
Congress has approved a short-term extension of a surveillance law that allows warrantless spying. The extension comes amid ongoing debates about the program's oversight and effectiveness. (sources: nytimes, cnbc, theguardian, cbsnews, foxnews)
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Congress passed a 45-day extension of the FISA Section 702 program, which was set to expire. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about the program and called for reforms.
- The extension was approved just before the program's expiration deadline.
- Senator Ron Wyden has requested the declassification of a recent intelligence court ruling related to the program.
- Critics from both parties are advocating for reforms to the surveillance program.
Why it matters
The extension highlights ongoing tensions in Congress regarding surveillance practices and privacy concerns.
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nytimesCongress Passes Another Short-Term Extension of Expiring Surveillance LawcnbcFISA Section 702: Congress passes short-term surveillance program extension just before deadlinetheguardianUS Congress passes short-term renewal of Fisa warrantless spying powerscbsnewsSenate passes another short-term FISA extension, hours before deadline