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STATE OF FRIDAY: The Swamp’s Last Hurrah
The article argues that Republicans are preparing to use their remaining time in control of Congress to advance measures that could draw public opposition, including renewing surveillance powers and approving more defence spending. It says the post-election lull may make it easier to pass these proposals before Democrats take control of the House in January.
The article says Section 702 of FISA is again under consideration, although surveillance collection has continued under existing court certifications. It cites a Trump administration request for $67.1 billion in Pentagon funding, including $21 billion to replenish munitions, and a separate proposal for $350 billion in mandatory defence funding for 2027 through reconciliation. It also criticises a proposed agricultural bill, but the supplied article text ends before explaining its details.
In short
- Republicans still control Congress until January.
- New proposals include major defence spending and FISA renewal.
- The article criticises an agricultural bill but gives few details.