FISA fight: Johnson, Luna clash over intelligence act extension
By Kate Santaliz
Published on March 27, 2026.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) lost his temper on the House floor, telling Rep. Anna Paulina Luna that she would be responsible for "thousands of American deaths" if she voted against reauthorizing FISA. The issue is being debated by both President Trump and GOP leaders, who are pushing for a clean 18-month extension. However, a bipartisan coalition of members is deeply opposed, with conservatives threatening to disrupt the vote. Johnson has stressed that FISA is a vital national security tool and that it will not be played out without congressional action.
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