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Speaker Johnson Pressures Rebels on Crucial Surveillance Reauthorization

3/28/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson confronted Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and Rep. Tim Burchett over opposing the Section 702 reauthorization.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna described Johnson's reprimand as a 'spanking' and said her position is unchanged.
Section 702, which permits warrantless surveillance of non-Americans, is set to expire on April 20.
Johnson stressed the act's national security importance.
Jim Jordan said a compromise could preserve oversight and effectiveness.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson confronted Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and Rep. Tim Burchett over opposing the Section 702 reauthorization.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna described Johnson's reprimand as a 'spanking' and said her position is unchanged.
Section 702, which permits warrantless surveillance of non-Americans, is set to expire on April 20.
Johnson stressed the act's national security importance.
Jim Jordan said a compromise could preserve oversight and effectiveness.