House Speaker’s FISA Plan Collapses at 2 A.M. After 20 Republicans Revolt
President Donald Trump personally urged House Republicans to support a clean 18-month extension of FISA powers, though his request was ignored.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson's plans to reauthorize FISA Section 702 collapsed after 20 Republicans joined Democrats to defeat both five-year and 18-month extension proposals, forcing a temporary 10-day extension.
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