House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics live
The decision to extend a warrantless security law until 30 April came after 20 Republicans worked with House Democrats to defeat attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewals Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. The House of Representatives voted early on Friday to briefly extend an expiring and controversial law that grants the US government sweeping powers for warrantless surveillance. Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Leba
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
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- House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics liveGuardian - World · Shrai Popat (now) and Vivian Ho (earlier) · Apr 17, 2026, 3:07 PM
- Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – US politics liveGuardian - World · Robert Mackey (now); Shrai Popat, Marina Dunbar and Vivian Ho (earlier) · Apr 18, 2026, 1:27 AM
- Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – as it happenedGuardian - World · Robert Mackey, Shrai Popat, Marina Dunbar and Vivian Ho · Apr 18, 2026, 1:59 AM
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