Trump said Bill Pulte will become acting director of national intelligence on June 19 while remaining head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The decision has sparked bipartisan concern and threatened renewal of Section 702, a surveillance authority set to expire Friday.
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A push to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has stalled after President Trump named Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence. Democrats and some Republicans say Pulte lacks the qualifications for the role and are pressing for a permanent nominee.
Congress returns to Washington facing critical votes on the Iran war, a prolonged DHS shutdown, and potential expulsions of members amid misconduct allegations. Lawmakers grapple with funding disputes, war powers limits, and ethics investigations as tensions rise.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released an opinion from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) revealing that FBI analysts had conducted improper searches on a U.S. senator and two state officials. In response, the FBI has implemented new policies and reforms, such as increased oversight and training for analysts, to ensure that similar mistakes do not occur in the future. The opinion serves as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance in order to protect the privacy of U.S. citizens.