Senate rejects measure that would block FISA Court from approving searches of U.S. citizens
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The Senate on Thursday rejected an amendment that would prohibit the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) from approving surveillance warrants to monitor U.S. citizens. Lawmakers voted 85-11 to reject the measure by Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican. Mr. Paul's amendment would still allow the FISC to order surveillance of foreigners ...