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In defeat for Trump, House extends electronic spying program for just 10 days

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 01:15 PM UTC·Source: The Record

Updated: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 01:13 PM UTC

Executive Summary

The House passed stopgap legislation to extend a warrantless government surveillance power for 10 days, following a failed lobbying campaign by the Trump administration.

Analysis

The House passed stopgap legislation to extend a warrantless government surveillance power for 10 days, following a failed lobbying campaign by the Trump administration.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on Apr 17, 2026.

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