Kash Patel's Opposition to Warrant Requirement for Surveillance

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, opposes the need for a warrant for surveillance in some scenarios, citing practicality concerns. Legal experts say his stance is common in law enforcement.

House Republicans Voting Against Warrant Requirement for Surveillance of Americans' Communications

86 House Republicans voted against an amendment requiring a warrant for surveillance of Americans' communications, despite overwhelming public support for a warrant requirement. House Speaker and other Republican leaders voted against the warrant requirement.

Controversial Surveillance Law Reform

Speaker Mike Johnson changed his stance on reforming Section 702 of FISA, now favoring limited reforms after receiving a classified briefing. Some lawmakers oppose reauthorizing FISA Section 702 without substantial reforms.

House Republicans Defeat Motion on FISA Reauthorization

House Republicans defeat motion to allow vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) reauthorization. Johnson calls for regrouping before April 19 deadline. Future of reauthorization in House remains uncertain.

Criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson on Surveillance Law Reform

Rep. Andy Biggs criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson for backing down on privacy reforms related to the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, calling it an example of the D.C. cartel pressuring leaders to maintain the status quo.