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Conservative Holdouts Warming To FISA Bill Modifications

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Conservative holdouts in the House of Representatives are showing signs of support for modifications proposed to the legislation reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This shift comes after a procedural vote related to the bill failed, causing a setback for House Republican leadership.

The revised version of the bill now proposes a two-year reauthorization period instead of the initially proposed five years. This adjustment means that if former President Donald Trump were to win the upcoming presidential election, the legislation would be up for review during his potential second term, allowing for potential changes to FISA laws.

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