Republicans move forward on last-minute spy powers deal, teeing up late-night vote
The Hill
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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 warrant language 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.
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