The Senate cleared a short-term extension of government spy powers to avoid a lapse early next week after fights in the House derailed their reauthorization plans.
Senators passed the patch Friday after the House unanimously adopted a two-week extension following overnight drama and days of negotiations between hardliners and leaders. The punt is aimed at giving GOP leaders and privacy hawks more time for talks about modifying the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702.
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