The short-term patch was cleared by unanimous consent hours after the House sank a five-year proposal and had to pivot to the 10-day stopgap. It now goes to President Donald Trump’s desk.
Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal
The U.S. Senate passed a 10-day extension to the FISA reauthorization after the House rejected a five-year proposal, addressing unresolved vulnerabilities in surveillance authorities. The short-term patch impacts U.S. government surveillance programs under Title VII of FISA, which are used for national security investigations.