"A clean extension ain't going to move on the floor, warned Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, highlighting the resistance from House ultraconservatives against Trump's plan."
"This is why we shouldn't wait until the last minute on these things, expressed a House Republican, emphasizing the frustration over the timing of the White House's involvement."
"The White House was too late to come to a decision. That was the original sin, stated a congressional GOP aide, pointing to the administration's delayed response."
"We've had multiple briefings from senior officials, both on the House and Senate side, about the desirability of this program, countered a senior White House official."
House ultraconservatives rejected Trump's proposal for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance, citing concerns over data collection on Americans. GOP factions are blaming the White House for the breakdown in negotiations. Some Republicans criticized the administration for being slow to act, while a senior official defended their engagement with lawmakers. Trump had previously expressed a desire for a clean extension without reforms, following a policy process that suggested this approach was best. Coordination between the White House and Capitol Hill was also noted.
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