Congress Debates Senate's Suit Power Over Electronic Records

A new dispute arises in Congress over a provision in the latest government funding bill, allowing senators to sue the government for unauthorized electronic record access. This provision, requested by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, aims to protect senators from future subpoenas like those during the Trump investigation. However, House Republicans, led by Representative Chip Roy, push back, demanding a separate vote to invalidate it. House Speaker Mike Johnson agrees, setting up a floor vote next week. The provision faces criticism from both sides, with Democrats calling it a poison pill payout and Republicans expressing outrage. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.