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Senate passes 45-day FISA extension

The Hill · Apr 30, 2026, 7:19 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The Senate on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, rejecting a longer House-backed proposal and teeing up continued debate over how to reform the program. In turning to a 45-day extension, the Senate rebuffed a House package passed Wednesday that included modest

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Senate passes 45-day FISA extension

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