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Group of Republicans blocks FISA bill with spy powers deadline looming
- instagib 3y agoWhen republicans and democrats work together to push for a warrant for spying on Americans and the deadline to pass the 702 FISA spy bill is 19 April. The speaker said a warrant requirement would be in the bill but then it disappeared during the procedural vote. “former President Trump on Wednesday urged Republicans to “KILL FISA” — throwing a wrench in an already contentious debate. The failed vote marks yet another instance of members of the GOP tanking what is typically a routine party-line vote to protest legislation put forward by leadership. Led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and other MAGA-aligned conservatives, the group offered conflicting rationales for blocking the bill.”