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Jun 7, 2026

Lawmakers Warn Bill Pulte Appointment Could Block FISA Surveillance Law Renewal

Two lawmakers with national security expertise warned that Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence could prevent renewal of FISA Section 702, a key surveillance authority set to expire soon.

Jun 7, 2026·2 sources

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▪Sen. Mark Warner speculated that Bill Pulte was chosen for his willingness to advance the president's political agenda
▪The Justice Department determined only eight of the over 19,000 congressional campaign donor queries had sufficient ties to foreign influence activities to comply with standards
▪The 45-day clean extension of FISA Section 702 passed on April 30, 2026

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