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Congress on Friday approved a temporary extension of a key U.S. surveillance authority set to expire, buying lawmakers 10 more days to resolve deep divisions — particularly among Republicans — over the future of the controversial program. The Senate passed the 10-day extension hours after a turbulent overnight session in …

Jimmy Williams On Saturday, President Biden signed legislation that renewed a crucial U.S. surveillance law. The move comes amidst debates regarding whether the FBI should face limitations on accessing Americans’ data through the program, a disagreement that almost led to the law’s expiration. The Senate voted to extend Section 702 …