The House of Representatives approved a 10-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program, which allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect overseas communications without a warrant. This decision came after failed attempts to secure a longer renewal, including a proposed five-year extension that faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats. Speaker Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana) and President Donald Trump had advocated for a clean renewal, but internal dissent among Republicans led to a last-minute vote. Critics, including Democrats, condemned the late-night voting process, questioning the leadership of the House. The ongoing debate centers around civil liberties concerns, particularly in light of past abuses of the surveillance powers, such as violations related to the January 6 Capitol attack. The Senate is set to review the short-term extension, as Congress races against the expiration deadline.