House Approves Three-Year Extension of Divisive U.S. Surveillance Program

The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a controversial U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration, adding new oversight measures but stopping short of the stricter demands from privacy advocates. This legislation extends the government's ability to conduct warrantless wiretapping and data collection under the FISA Act. The move highlights the ongoing tension between national security imperatives and civil liberties as Congress navigates the post-election political landscape.