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Congress on Thursday approved a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance authority, narrowly avoiding its expiration while punting a broader fight over reforms to warrantless intelligence collection. The measure, which extends the program through June 12, now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk after clearing both chambers with bipartisan …

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 …