Donald Trump and his allies had lobbied aggressively all week for a clean renewal of the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies.

Donald Trump and his allies had lobbied aggressively all week for a clean renewal of the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies.

The decision to extend a warrantless security law until 30 April came after 20 Republicans worked with House Democrats to defeat attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewals

A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political…

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives backed a 10-day extension of a controversial surveillance clause of the FISA Act to prevent it expiring.

Critics are concerned about its impact on civil liberties.