Vote to Extend FISA Spy Power Likely Doomed

“House Republicans on Thursday will move forward on what’s expected to be a futile effort to extend a key spy authority until early July, after President Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence rattled lawmakers,” CBS News reports.

Playbook: “The bill needs a two-thirds majority vote to pass, but most Democrats are holding firm on not moving forward while Pulte’s appointment remains in place. Barring any long-shot Senate move, the White House is preparing an executive order to cover some aspects of FISA if it expires.”