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House Speaker Surprised by Controversial DOJ Funding Bill

11/18/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed surprise at a funding bill enabling senators to sue the Department of Justice over phone records.
The clause ties to the Arctic Frost probe into the 2020 fake elector scheme and drew criticism.
Some House Republicans plan a separate bill to repeal it ahead of the House vote.
Sen. Dan Sullivan opposes seeking damages.
Sen. Lindsey Graham supports the provision and may pursue lawsuits.

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Story summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed surprise at a funding bill enabling senators to sue the Department of Justice over phone records.
The clause ties to the Arctic Frost probe into the 2020 fake elector scheme and drew criticism.
Some House Republicans plan a separate bill to repeal it ahead of the House vote.
Sen. Dan Sullivan opposes seeking damages.
Sen. Lindsey Graham supports the provision and may pursue lawsuits.