Speaker Mike Johnson

House conservatives blocked a procedural rule that would have enabled debate and final votes on legislation, hindering Speaker Mike Johnson's agenda. The vote rejected the rule 198-224, with 14 Republicans opposing it.

President Trump urged House Republicans to resume legislative activity after a procedural block, but some hard-liners, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Rep. Chip Roy, continue to demand the inclusion of the SAVE America Act in the defense policy bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to move forward with key legislation, including fiscal 2027 funding and a housing affordability bill, while also addressing the Hispanic Caucus's transition and an ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a key spying power, is expiring. Speaker Mike Johnson warned that not extending it risks 'a serious calamity on our shores' and could impact foreign surveillance capabilities.

The U.S. House passed a bipartisan renewal of Section 702 of FISA for the remainder of Trump's term, with 235-191 vote, but faced GOP opposition over privacy concerns. The Senate now faces pressure to act before the April 30 deadline, as House conservatives opposed the measure due to lack of warrant requirements for surveillance. A CBDC ban added to the bill as a compromise has drawn Senate Democratic resistance.

Senate Republicans are frustrated with Speaker Mike Johnson for not bringing a Senate-passed DHS funding bill to the House floor, risking a partial government shutdown and impacting federal workers. The delay raises concerns about the White House running out of funds to pay affected employees.