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Stefanik Threatens NDAA Opposition Over FBI Notification Clause

12/3/2025

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) threatens to oppose National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) unless her provision requiring the FBI to notify Congress about counterintelligence investigations into federal candidates is included.
She argues Johnson is influenced by House Democrats.
Johnson says he does not know about the issue and that committees have not agreed to include the provision.
The outcome could affect the NDAA's passage in the House.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) threatens to oppose National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) unless her provision requiring the FBI to notify Congress about counterintelligence investigations into federal candidates is included.
She argues Johnson is influenced by House Democrats.
Johnson says he does not know about the issue and that committees have not agreed to include the provision.
The outcome could affect the NDAA's passage in the House.