Summary
Representative Elise Stefanik and House Speaker Mike Johnson are having a public disagreement over a part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Stefanik claims Johnson blocked a provision that would require the FBI to inform Congress about any counterintelligence investigations into federal candidates. This disagreement highlights tensions within the Republican Party as they try to pass important legislation.
Key Facts
- Elise Stefanik alleges Mike Johnson blocked an FBI-related provision from the National Defense Authorization Act.
- The provision would require the FBI to notify Congress when opening investigations into federal candidates.
- Stefanik believes these investigations can be politically motivated, referencing past probes into Trump.
- She threatens to oppose the bill, which could jeopardize its passage with Johnson's slim majority.
- Johnson denies involvement and states that the issue was not prominent until Stefanik's public comments.
- Johnson supports the provision but claims it was removed due to lack of agreement among key lawmakers.
- A GOP staffer claims Johnson was responsible for pulling the provision, despite Democratic opposition.
- The House is expected to vote on the defense measure soon.
