Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – US politics live
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM · By Shrai Popat (now); Marina Dunbar and Vivian Ho (earlier)
Senators pass 10-day extension by voice vote after House defeated attempts for five-year and 18-month extensions on Thursday night US Congress passes 10-day extension of surveillance law amid Republican infighting Sign up for the Breaking News US email In more CDC news, Donald Trump has selected Erica Schwartz to lead the troubled health agency, bringing to an end a months-long search for a permanent director. Schwartz served as the deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term. But before s…