WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on extending divisive U.S. spy powers
Summary
The Republican-controlled House is set to vote on extending a U.S. surveillance program for three more years before it expires on Friday. The bill adds new oversight rules but does not require warrants, and it still needs approval from the Senate and President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The surveillance program is set to expire this Friday.
- The House Republicans want to extend it for three years.
- The bill includes new oversight but does not require warrants for spying.
- Some lawmakers want stronger privacy protections, including a warrant requirement.
- Speaker Mike Johnson said the program provides two-thirds of President Trump’s national security information.
- The House passed a key procedural vote to move the bill forward after earlier failed attempts.
- The bill must still be approved by the Senate and signed by President Trump.
- The decision is seen as important for ongoing U.S. intelligence operations.
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