About this episode
The episode discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's failed attempt to extend Section 702 of FISA and the implications for House GOP leaders and the Congressional Black Caucus.
An audacious play by Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a five-year extension of Section 702 of FISA failed spectacularly just before 1:30 a.m., leaving House GOP leaders firmly stuck over how to address concerns from rank-and-file Republicans on the surveillance program. Jake breaks down the latest. Plus, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s case is putting the Congressional Black Caucus in a bind. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jake
Topics covered
- FISA
- surveillance
- House GOP
- Congress
- politics
- legislation
Keywords
- FISA
- Mike Johnson
- surveillance program
- House GOP
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
- Congress
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Congressional Black Caucus, Punchbowl News
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