Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring in a matter of days.

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