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April 14, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson navigates GOP divisions over FISA extension
- Speaker Mike Johnson canceled a procedural vote on a clean FISA extension amid ongoing negotiations with hard-liners seeking amendments.
- Discussions include a proposed amendment by Rep. Clay Higgins that would require warrants for U.S. person queries under Section 702, complicating the extension process.
- The White House and House GOP leaders are under pressure to finalize an agreement before the April 20 deadline for extending Section 702.
5 Sources
- Johnson: No amendments for FISA extensionApr 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM · Politico
- Mike Johnson faces FISA mayhemApr 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM · Politico
- GOP leaders delay FISA vote amid GOP rebellionApr 15, 2026 at 2:33 PM · Politico
- House GOP punts vote on FISA spy powers amid last-minute scrambleApr 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM · The Hill
- Republicans, White House considering warrant-related amendment in high-stakes FISA talksApr 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM · Politico