Republicans battle déjà vu as they return to tackle reconciliation bill, FISA extension
Key takeaways
- The lack of action on both fronts has fueled frustration among Republicans, many of whom had hoped to notch major legislative victories as the midterm election cycle ramps up.
- There s no question about that, but yeah, I wish we could get more done, said Rep.
- I think we re living in a little bit of dysfunction and chaos, Rep.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Senate Republicans departed Washington last week without passing the reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement after disagreements over a $1.776 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund derailed plans to move the measure before President Trump s self-imposed June 1 deadline. At the same time, privacy hawks have continued to press for a warrant requirement, and a permanent central bank digital currency (CBDC) ban in any long-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which is set to expire in mid-June.
The lack of action on both fronts has fueled frustration among Republicans, many of whom had hoped to notch major legislative victories as the midterm election cycle ramps up.
You know, this can be a very frustrating place. There s no question about that, but yeah, I wish we could get more done, said Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who was defeated in the Georgia Senate GOP primary.