A measure to end bulk telephone data collection and replace it with a more targeted program is narrowly blocked by the US Senate. By a vote of 57-42, the Freedom Act failed on Friday to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance. Shortly afterwards on Saturday morning, a two-month extension of the Patriot Act failed by a 45-54 vote. The Senate will adjourn until 31 May, the day before the key provisions of the Patriot Act expire