Congress approves 10-day extension for warrantless surveillance law
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Congress has agreed to a brief 10-day extension of a warrantless surveillance program that was about to expire, following resistance from some House Republicans.
- The extension was approved by the Senate shortly after the House's overnight session, providing additional time to negotiate.
- Speaker Mike Johnson aims to use this period to find a compromise with skeptical Republican members concerned about civil liberties.
- Trump administration officials emphasize the program's importance for national security, while critics call for reforms to protect civil rights.
