FISA surveillance law temporary extension

The House and Senate voted in quick succession to extend the law until April 30 following a chaotic series of floor votes.

Privacy-minded Republicans joined Democrats to block a five-year renewal, demanding more stringent protections against the surveillance of American citizens.

President Trump has pushed for a clean extension, but skeptics within his own party remain concerned about potential abuses by federal agencies.

The short-term fix sets up another high-stakes showdown in Washington over the balance between national security and civil liberties.