Republicans move forward on last-minute spy powers deal, teeing up late-night vote

Republicans move forward on last-minute spy powers deal, teeing up late-night vote


House Republicans leaders are moving forward on a last-minute, late-night compromise with GOP rebels to extend the nation’s foreign spy powers for five years while adding in a warrant requirement and enhanced criminal penalties for violations. Text of the provision was uploaded at about 10:30 p.m., about seven hours after a scheduled procedural vote. The…


 

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