White House urged to engage as Bill Pulte pick threatens to derail spy powers renewal
The White House is being urged to intervene in Congress to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amid concerns over Bill Pulte's recent appointment as spy chief. His selection has raised alarms among Democrats, who fear it may jeopardize the reauthorization of FISA due to his past actions against political opponents. With a deadline approaching, bipartisan support is crucial for the renewal, but opposition from Democrats could complicate the process.
- ▪The White House is being implored to help Congress extend Section 702 of FISA.
- ▪Bill Pulte's appointment as spy chief has raised concerns among Democrats.
- ▪Opposition from Democrats could hinder the reauthorization of FISA before the June 12 deadline.
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The White House is being implored to step in and help Congress extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act after negotiations have been upended by President Donald Trump’s appointment of housing finance guru Bill Pulte as the nation’s spy chief. Fresh from Republican blowback over the White House’s proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, the Trump administration is now facing pushback before next week’s June 12 deadline to reauthorize FISA, a tool used to surveil foreign nationals overseas without a warrant. Recommended Stories Intelligence committee lawmakers say they haven’t spoken with Bill Pulte Ivanka Trump targeted in Iranian assassination plot: Report What led up to Tulsi Gabbard’s departure from ODNI Sen.
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