GOP sprint to seal three-year FISA deal before deadline

House GOP leaders are racing to finalize and unveil a three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s Section 702 before the April 30 expiration, aiming for a Rules Committee vote and then a floor showdown this week; the package centers on tightening Fourth Amendment privacy protections as hard-liners push for tighter surveillance controls, with Senate GOP Leader Thune warning he may step in ifHouse negotiations stall. Separately, Sen. Cantwell asks the DOT inspector general to probe FAA chief Bryan Bedford over alleged ethics issues linked to stock divestment, though Bedford says he followed ethics guidance and has fully divested. The Capitol mood also flags a potential cabinet shakeup in the Trump administration, with lawmakers noting possible departures that could affect confirmations and scheduling ahead of key votes.