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The American ProspectApr 17, 2026Local News

Mike Johnson Has a FISA Fiasco on His Hands

Speaker Mike Johnson faced a significant legislative setback when his proposed FISA reauthorization bill was defeated by a bipartisan coalition.

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Mike Johnson Has a FISA Fiasco on His Hands
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House Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA collapsed after a bipartisan coalition rejected his proposed warrant language. The House instead passed a ten-day temporary extension to allow for further negotiations.

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