FISA renewal

House GOP leadership faces challenges from privacy-focused Republicans as they attempt to renew Section 702 of the FISA surveillance law before a looming deadline. The House Rules Committee postponed a procedural vote on the extension due to GOP divisions over privacy safeguards, raising doubts about Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to secure passage by April 30. The Senate is advancing its own extension bill, complicating House efforts.

House GOP leadership faces internal revolt from privacy hawks over FISA renewal as the House Rules Committee postponed a vote on extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The divided Republicans oppose the current proposal for lacking warrant requirements, raising doubts about Speaker Mike Johnson securing passage before the April 30 deadline.

President Trump stated he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't resign by his term's end, while the House plans to address FISA renewal. Trump also mentioned the Justice Department's ongoing investigation into Powell's construction-related activities at the Fed's headquarters.