EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 1 MIN
Politics News Update — April 17, 2026 4 PM Eastern
from Clockwise US News
Clockwise Politics News — The Senate has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial US surveillance program, averting its expiration. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The measure extends the authority until April 30, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to pass it. The program grants spy agencies broad data collection powers. In Arizona, Maricopa County's top election official will receive increased authority over local elections.
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Clockwise Politics News — The Senate has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial US surveillance program, averting its expiration. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The measure extends the authority until April 30, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to pass it. The program grants spy agencies broad data collection powers. In Arizona, Maricopa County's top election official will receive increased authority over local elections.
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