McConnell bends on NSA

Published May 19, 2015 8:08pm ET



The Senate will take up a House-passed measure that would add significant restrictions and reforms to a controversial surveillance program operated by the National Security Agency to combat domestic terrorism.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced Tuesday he will allow a vote on the USA Freedom Act, despite his opposition to the legislation.

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