Posted 4/10/2024, 4:23:00 PM
FISA Surveillance Bill Faces Uphill Battle in House as GOP Opposition Grows
- House leadership attempting to kick off debate on legislation to reauthorize warrantless surveillance powers before expiration.
- At least 2 Republicans plan to oppose procedural vote, putting bill at risk of failing.
- Speaker Mike Johnson made case for FISA bill, highlighting over 50 reforms to address abuses.
- Tanking the rule vote could endanger amendment to require warrants to review Americans' communications.
- Growing Republican opposition to rule vote, with some predicting it will fail on House floor.