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Democrats Unite Against GOP’s Warrantless Surveillance Push

3/20/2026

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D.N.Y.) says Democrats will largely oppose Republican efforts to extend warrantless Section 702 powers.
He says the vote may divide Democrats, yet they will unanimously oppose the rule.
GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, are pursuing a clean reauthorization without amendments.
Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) threatens to oppose the rule unless voting reforms are enacted, risking a failed House vote given the narrow Republican majority.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D.N.Y.) says Democrats will largely oppose Republican efforts to extend warrantless Section 702 powers.
He says the vote may divide Democrats, yet they will unanimously oppose the rule.
GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, are pursuing a clean reauthorization without amendments.
Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) threatens to oppose the rule unless voting reforms are enacted, risking a failed House vote given the narrow Republican majority.