The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program. Lawmakers voted 60-34 in favor of the reauthorization after the House passed the measure last week.
The House's decision to pass the bill came after a new version was proposed for a two-year reauthorization instead of five years. This change helped appease conservatives who had initially opposed the legislation. A two-year reauthorization would allow former President Donald Trump to potentially overhaul the law if he wins the upcoming presidential election.
