Key Spy Power Faces Expiration Amid Controversy Over Trump's Intelligence Appointment
President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has sparked controversy and threatens the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a critical spy authority set to expire soon. Pulte, who lacks experience in national security, has been criticized by both Democrats and some Republicans. The appointment has complicated negotiations to extend Section 702, which allows the U.S. government to collect communications of noncitizens abroad without a warrant. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are involved in discussions to resolve the deadlock, with Democrats demanding Pulte's removal to support the extension. 
