Defense Bill Faces GOP Opposition Over FISA Extension and Other Amendments
- Senate leaders face pushback from Hawley, Paul, and Lee over annual defense bill
- Hawley protests removal of amendment on radiation exposure compensation
- Paul and Lee object to 4-month FISA extension embedded in defense bill
- Despite objections, Senate plans to pass defense bill this week before House recess
- Bill has passed Congress on time for over 60 years with bipartisan support