Trump tries to explain his major U-turn on spy tool he says was used against him
Speaker Mike Johnson is working with Donald Trump to secure a clean extension of FISA 702 through the House.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is working with Donald Trump to secure a clean extension of FISA 702 through the House.
Donald Trump has reversed his long-standing opposition to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), urging House Republicans to support a clean extension for national security reasons.
House Intelligence Committee member mentioned in support
House Judiciary Chairman mentioned in support
Outlets across the spectrum characterize the failed vote as a major legislative setback for Speaker Mike Johnson, highlighting his struggle to unify a fractured caucus. While Axios and The New York Times focus on the procedural "revolt" by libertarian-leaning members, far-right sources like Next News Network frame Johnson’s efforts as a betrayal or "caving to the Deep State." There is broad agreement that this internal deadlock forced a chaotic shift to a 10-day stopgap extension.
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