House approves 3-year extension of surveillance bill before deadline

House lawmakers have approved a three-year extension of a key U-S surveillance program. After weeks of infighting in Congress, a large group of Democrats joined most Republicans to pass the bill. The measure adds new oversight, but stops short of requiring a warrant to access Americans’ communications. Leaders argue the program is vital to national security, while opponents say it still allows warrantless surveillance. Even with the bill’s passage, next steps in the Senate remain uncertain.