House extends a controversial spy tool, but Senate path is unclear ahead of deadline

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House extends a controversial spy tool, but Senate path is unclear ahead of deadline

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La, stands behind the rostrum on the House floor before an address by King Charles III at the U.S. Capitol on April 28, 2026. …

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La, stands behind the rostrum on the House floor before an address by King Charles III at the U.S. Capitol on April 28, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America The House of Representatives voted to extend a key surveillance program for three years, by a vote of 235 to 191. …

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