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news Scmp World 2026-04-17

US Congress grants temporary extension to controversial surveillance law

Congress passed a short-term extension for a high-profile surveillance law after failing to secure five-year reauthorization. The extension keeps the system open while political wrangling continues over reforming Section 702.

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