Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote
Representative Jim Jordan stated that a temporary clean extension of FISA Section 702 is an acceptable outcome given current threats.
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Push for surveillance authority reauthorization hits snag in House6 articles·6 sources·Avg cred 62/100
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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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