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U.S. House fails to renew mass electronic surveillance authority as World Cup begins

A House vote to extend the federal government's ability to carry out mass electronic surveillance did not pass Thursday, coinciding with the start of the World Cup.

Published Jun 11, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A U.S. House vote to extend the federal government's authority for mass electronic surveillance failed Thursday. The defeat means the extension was not approved as the World Cup kicked off.