Politics News Update — April 18, 2026 4 PM Eastern

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump just signed a bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30, averting an immediate lapse. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The last-minute legislative action by the President follows Senate approval on Friday. Critics continue to push for significant reforms to protect Americans' privacy rights. In another executive move, President Trump ordered expedited review of certain psychedelic drugs for medical use.

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