House Readies Spy Powers Vote
Speaker Mike Johnson backed a clean 18-month extension of FISA powers, clearing the path for a floor vote.
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Speaker Mike Johnson backed a clean 18-month extension of FISA powers, clearing the path for a floor vote.
House leaders and Donald Trump are advancing a clean 18-month extension of FISA Section 702 spy powers despite GOP privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a tax on $5 million second homes to address New York City's growing budget deficit.
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Outlets across the spectrum highlight Speaker Johnson's struggle to manage internal divisions, with Fox News focusing on the "conservative revolt" over warrantless powers while Common Dreams frames the delay as a win for privacy advocates. Politico and the Tampa Free Press further note Johnson's reliance on Donald Trump to help unify the fractured Republican conference ahead of the looming deadline.
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