FISA Surveillance Law Temporarily Extended

A controversial spy authority that allows U.S. intelligence services to collect communications of non-American citizens has been granted a 10-day reprieve.

The Senate's action prevents the program from lapsing while lawmakers continue to debate the necessity of warrants for searching data involving Americans.

President Trump has faced a rare defeat within his own party as a group of House Republicans revolted against the five-year extension he supported.

The standoff sets the stage for another high-stakes legislative battle as the new deadline approaches.