Key facts
- James Braid, former Trump White House director of legislative affairs, discussed Capitol Hill operations.
- Braid confirmed ongoing discussions between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- Braid stated that blocking FISA is politically motivated and endangers national security.
James Braid, who previously served as the Trump White House's director of legislative affairs, discussed operations on Capitol Hill in an interview. Braid confirmed ongoing discussions between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, stating, "I can very much assure you that the talking is going on." He also stated that blocking the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is politically motivated and endangers national security, particularly with major events like America's 250th anniversary and the World Cup approaching. Braid emphasized that FISA is a bipartisan agreement that is currently being obstructed. Jake Sherman and Andrew Palmer conducted the interview, with NOTUS reporter Igor Bobic also participating.