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'Upset' Mike Johnson's Wild Meltdown at MAGA Reps Exposed

Johnson confronted Republican representatives who opposed renewing FISA and argued the authority is vital to national security.

'Upset' Mike Johnson's Wild Meltdown at MAGA Reps Exposed
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Speaker Mike Johnson confronted several Republican representatives over their opposition to renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The dispute reflects a broader fight over surveillance powers and safeguards for Americans’ data.

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Speaker of the House confronting Republican representatives over FISA reauthorization

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Representative opposing FISA reauthorization unless tied to the SAVE America Act

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Representative opposing FISA reauthorization and describing Johnson’s reaction

Representative opposing FISA reauthorization

Ralph Norman
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Representative describing Johnson’s mood during the exchange

John Thune
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Senate majority leader whom Luna criticized over FISA and voter ID

Rick Crawford
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House Intelligence Committee chair discussing the White House’s interest in Section 702

Jim Jordan
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Judiciary Committee chair discussing a possible compromise on Section 702

ALSO MENTIONED  Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff associated with the push to extend FISA

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Mike Johnson Rejects Senate Plan to Fund Parts of DHS

Mike Johnson rejected the Senate’s DHS funding plan, which excluded immigration enforcement, and backed a different House measure. The competing plans left the shutdown unresolved. Left-leaning outlets portray Johnson’s rejection as prolonging the shutdown and stress its effects on workers and travel. Center outlets focus on the competing proposals and the shutdown’s practical costs. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the Senate plan’s exclusion of immigration-enforcement funding and the House alternative to fund DHS more fully.

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