Stories by
Eric McDaniel
Congressional Reporter

After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 24, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 21, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC

Congress extends controversial surveillance powers for 10 days
Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either a five-year renewal or the 18-month renewal President Trump had demanded, but both votes tanked.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 17, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?
President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would mean if they were to lose their majority.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 14, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is responsible for a huge share of intel collected by the U.S. Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are worried it enables warrantless spying on U.S. citizens.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 14, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran
Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 7, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
