Mike Johnson's "hell week" collides with GOP infighting
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing strong opposition from his own Republican party as he tries to pass three important bills in one week before Congress recesses. The fight is delaying action on extending a key surveillance program, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and a farm bill, risking a shutdown of DHS and missed paychecks for its workers.Key Facts
- Mike Johnson aims to pass three bills at once: a surveillance law extension (Section 702 of FISA), the farm bill, and a budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
- Some House Republicans want changes, especially adding warrant requirements to the surveillance bill.
- The House Rules Committee did not approve the rule to debate the bills on Monday, blocking progress.
- The surveillance law is set to expire Thursday night without an extension.
- Senate leaders may pass the surveillance extension first to pressure the House.
- Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune want changes to the DHS funding bill due to concerns it cuts funding for ICE and CBP.
- Many Republicans want the ICE and Border Patrol funding to pass before the rest of DHS to avoid losing funding for these agencies.
- DHS shutdown could last longer, causing workers to miss paychecks if funding is not approved soon.
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