Senate Democrats Weigh Strategy on Surveillance Powers and Trump Nominee
Officials warn the lapse could disrupt surveillance as some companies may stop sharing data and lawmakers have not renewed the authority.
- On Friday at midnight, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired, creating uncertainty for U.S. intelligence agencies and the technology companies that provide surveillance data.
- Senate Democrats blocked renewal to protest President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency , to serve as interim Director of National Intelligence .
- Intelligence officials warn the lapse threatens national security, though a court order allows agencies to utilize existing surveillance certifications through March 2027, limiting immediate operational damage.
- President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as permanent DNI replacement; Republicans are rushing his confirmation before Pulte takes office on June 19.
- Privacy advocates and lawmakers continue pushing for warrant requirements on incidental American data collection before Congress returns to Washington on June 23 to address the stalled renewal.
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