Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program As Some Lawmakers Push For US Privacy Protections

Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to longstanding concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.

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