Mike DeBonis

Editing Congress stuff at @POLITICO. Previously @playbookdc, @washingtonpost, @wcp.

[Jordain Carney @jordainc]

UPDATE: Link to the copy of the Senate's three-year FISA 702 bill that we obtained yesterday is now 👇

https://t.co/qndbhrnNy9

[Meredith Lee Hill @meredithllee]

-@politico text subscribers got this AI news first

More here: https://t.co/1LyjvVpEry

[Meredith Lee Hill @meredithllee]

NEW — Speaker Mike Johnson says Obernolte will unveil his AI draft bill tomorrow

This is what negotiators are aiming for but they’re still nailing down final draft

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

RT @jordainc: Inbox: Updated Judiciary Commitree text for the immigration enforcement bill is out: https://t.co/UhjmvCWsPG

As we scooped l…

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Great stepback here from @meredithllee & @calenrazor: In terms of session days, the Senate has working *more than month* longer than the House.
Yes, the shutdown, and many other reasons. But it underscores why Recon 3.0 is such a longshot.
https://t.co/tNqyCAtw1x

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Reprimanded!

[Rep. Andy Ogles @RepOgles]

Earlier today while working on the farm, my phone began going crazy because of a post made by a member of my comms team.
The post was stupid, hurtful and a complete distraction from my America First focus. The employee has been reprimanded.

[Jordain Carney @jordainc]

news: We obtained a copy of the Senate's 702 bill that's being circulated (but not yet publicly released)

-It extends the program through June 12, 2029
-mirrors the House in many of changes, including more transparency requirements and penalties for intelligence abuses
-includes a three-year CBDC ban
-also narrows electronic communications service provider, after bipartisan concerns when Congress previously expanded the definition

https://t.co/Nyy1BrL5kU

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Given the makeup of SSCI, emphasis on "acting"

[Unofficial Trump on X @trump_repost]

I am appointing the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, William J. Pulte, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago. During this period, he will remain Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Congratulations to Director Pulte! President DONALD J. TRUMP

[Emma Dumain @Emma_Dumain]

Meet Lori Trahan, the House Democrat taking a big risk to get a deal with Republicans on regulating AI: https://t.co/w7i6gV3KE6 from @kelseybrugger @riley_rogerson

[Riley Rogerson @riley_rogerson]

NEW: A federal court ruled that lawmakers acted improperly in canceling cost-of-living adjustments.

But members should not expect a raise anytime soon — if ever.

https://t.co/mO2J56Hf2W

[Jordain Carney @jordainc]

👀 Some Tillis-Trump back-and-forth after our story this morning, where Tillis talked about his relationship with Trump, his views on some of the president's advisors, the midterms, future of GOP and more:

https://t.co/RGZoaDIPik

[Jordain Carney @jordainc]

NEW: Tillis, in a lengthy interview, says he would "love" for Pete Hegseth to be fired

But his real goal is keeping GOP majority and he believes there are "people in the White House who couldn't care less about what happens in November, and that goes to show you how stupid they are."

He also says he has a "professional" relationship with Trump but "I'm not going to kiss this man's ass or anybody else's when I believe he's not in a good place"

He also says Congress should "nuke" the DOJ weaponization fund and predicts more of his colleagues will start disagreeing with Trump as we get past the primary cycle

READ: https://t.co/uEHp0yqlUI

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Uhhh what happened today was Senate Republicans did not have 51 votes to proceed with theirown agenda...

[Mike Lee @BasedMikeLee]

We got screwed today

This is yet another example of why Senate Republicans have no choice but to nuke the filibuster

[ErikWemple @ErikWemple]

Rights, said the publisher, are just "ink on paper unless they're exercised."

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

That escalated quickly... https://t.co/N9UgdfZys2

[Meredith Lee Hill @meredithllee]

🚨 Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) are working on legislation to kill the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” DOJ fund that could pay allies of President Donald Trump, per sources

they've drafted text and are taking steps to unveil soon. still awaiting answers back from DOJ - but they will likely have to trigger a discharge petition to get it to the floor

w/ @kelseybrugger
https://t.co/SoeK8cMJSv via @politico

[Jordain Carney @jordainc]

Todd Blanche will be meeting with members at 11 am per a source

Comes as Rs are still working to finalize their recon bill

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Judge Leon, who has shown little patience for the admin yadda-yadda-yaddaing itself past Congress on the ballroom

[Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein]

JUST IN: Police officers' suit to block $1.8B Trump 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' goes to Judge Richard Leon (GWBush/DC). Earlier: https://t.co/nttvMKl61p

[Meredith Lee Hill @meredithllee]

NEW — Republicans on Capitol Hill are coming to grips with an emboldened President Trump who is determined to flex his power over the GOP, at seemingly any cost.

“It seems like he’s given up on holding the majority and focusing on loyalty in the minority,” one House Republican said.

The president, fresh off crushing a series of GOP foes in primaries, even openly threatened Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick today — a key swing district Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leaders quickly tried to defend from Trump’s attacks.

“Look, Brian Fitzpatrick has a very difficult district — he has an independent streak, as we all know — but he’s a very close friend and colleague of mine,” Johnson told @politico, adding that he was “working hard to get him reelected.”

Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, who leads the House GOP campaign arm, noted that “holding that seat is really important for holding the majority.”

More w/ @jordainc @MyahWard

https://t.co/KyRDZIuKN7 via @politico

[Gabe Fleisher @WakeUp2Politics]

NEW: Thomas Massie’s most important role in Congress wasn’t as a Trump critic.

It was as the resident Crank, the guy willing to be the “1” in a 434-1 vote. Congress has always had that person, and they often play a valuable role, guarding against the groupthink of their day.