Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote
President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to unify behind a clean extension of the government's surveillance powers.
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Trump Reverses Stance to Support FISA Section 702 Extension17 articles·17 sources·Avg cred 67/100
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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a conservative revolt over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702. Despite support from Donald Trump and leadership for a clean extension, privacy hawks in the GOP are threatening to block the measure unless warrant requirements or election security bills are added.
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