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Congress Extends Surveillance Law Amid Renewed Scrutiny

Congress has given itself a 45-day reprieve, extending a contentious surveillance law that's raised alarm bells over its potential for abuse, despite revelations of major compliance problems. The law, Section 702, allows for warrantless snooping on foreign targets, but critics worry about its impact on civil liberties.

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New Spy Power Bill Sparks Criticism Over Surveillance Reforms

Critics are slamming the House GOP's latest bid to extend a contentious surveillance authority, calling it a hollow attempt at reform. The bill, proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson, would extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for three years with minimal changes.

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