‘Warrants or bust’: House hard-liners deliver ultimatum ahead of spy powers vote - Politico

House hard-liners have issued an ultimatum to leadership, demanding warrant requirements be included in spy powers legislation ahead of a scheduled vote. The group is leveraging their position to push for stricter oversight of surveillance authorities, a key demand among conservatives skeptical of government intelligence-gathering powers. The ultimatum threatens to withhold their votes if warrant language is not added, potentially jeopardizing passage of the bill if leadership cannot secure other support. This reflects a broader conservative push to rein in executive branch surveillance capabilities, an issue that has periodically united House conservatives across factions. The outcome of this confrontation will likely determine whether the legislation advances with the warrant provisions the hard-liners are demanding.