Source: Axios
“The House rejected a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Thursday, putting the government’s foreign surveillance authority on track to expire. A standoff over President Trump’s decision to install Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has jeopardized what lawmakers in both parties consider one of the government’s most important intelligence tools. The vast majority of House Democrats opposed the extension through July 2, along with dozens of conservatives who are upset about a lack of reforms. The vote was 198-218. If Congress doesn’t act, Section 702 will lapse Friday.” (06/11/26)