House Speaker Mike Johnson

Congress passed a short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days after struggling to reauthorize the nation's spying program. The renewal came after a 13-day extension was applied last month. Lawmakers were divided on the issue, with some advocating for a digital currency ban.

House Republicans are resisting the Senate's 'skinny' budget reconciliation plan to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown, arguing it lacks broader GOP priorities like defense funding and affordability measures. Senate Republicans aim to fund ICE and CBP through a partisan process, but House conservatives fear the narrow focus will jeopardize support and delay action ahead of November midterms.

House Republicans are resisting the Senate's narrow plan to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown, arguing it lacks broader GOP priorities like defense funding and affordability measures. Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution to fund ICE and CBP via reconciliation, but House conservatives oppose the limited scope, threatening the timeline for a full funding agreement.

Congress scrambled to renew FISA Section 702, a key terrorism prevention program, before its April 20 deadline. President Trump urged Republicans to pass an 18-month extension, but internal GOP divisions over privacy concerns and Fourth Amendment issues delayed a vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson promised to finalize the extension despite opposition from conservative Republicans like Rep. Lauren Boebert.

The DHS shutdown enters its 60th day as House Republicans block reopening efforts, focusing instead on funding ICE and CBP. Senate GOP leaders push for a reconciliation bill to fund these agencies, while House Republicans express frustration over the legislative process.