Efforts to renew key spy program keep failing in Congress

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  Hey there, it's the NPR Politics Podcast.

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  I'm Ashley Lopez.

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  I cover politics.

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  I'm Eric McDaniel.

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  I cover Congress.

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  And I'm Ryan Lucas.

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  I cover the Justice Department.

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  And today feels special because, Eric, you're back.

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  It's been a while since you've been on the pod.

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  It's very nice to have you.

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  I'm glad to be back.

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  Today on the show, Congress has tried and failed and tried and failed to renew a key spy tool program.

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  That 's because some lawmakers worry that it is used by the FBI to review Americans' private calls,

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  texts, and emails without a warrant.

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  Before we get into this, I want to have you both explain,

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  though, what is this program and what is it supposed to be used for?

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  All right.

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