The government’s key spy powers are again on the verge of expiration after Congress failed to approve another short-term extension of a powerful surveillance law.

Spy powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expire this week unless Congress acts, and Republicans are a mess.

The controversial spy powers are set to expire on Thursday if Congress doesn't act. A left-right coalition may have missed its chance to make an impact.

The government’s key spy powers are again on the verge of expiration after Congress failed to approve another short-term extension of a powerful surveillance law.

The controversial foreign surveillance program was due to expire by the end of Thursday.

Lawmakers agree 45-day extension but Republican and Democratic critics urge reform of surveillance program