Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks threatening to kill FISA renewal as deadline looms

Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks threatening to kill FISA renewal as deadline looms

The House Rules Committee indefinitely postponed consideration of the measure due to Republican infighting

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13, 2026. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., ripped Republicans on the House panel for punting consideration of a procedural measure teeing up a vote on Section 702 of FISA, among other legislation. (Tom Williams/Getty Images)

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a member of the House Rules Committee, is pushing for amendments to the three-year FISA renewal bill drafted by House leadership. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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