Senate Democrats Block Bills in Hardball Push Against Trump
Senate Democrats block bipartisan bills, including FISA renewal, in an escalating strategy to counter President Trump's agenda and personnel picks.
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Senate Democrats block bipartisan bills, including FISA renewal, in an escalating strategy to counter President Trump's agenda and personnel picks.
Senate Democrats are blocking even bipartisan legislation, including FISA renewal, in an aggressive new strategy to counter the Trump administration.
President Trump nominates former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as DNI after a revolt over Bill Pulte. Meanwhile, FISA Section 702 expires.
The House voted 198-218 against extending Section 702 surveillance authority, driven by Democratic opposition to Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as acting DNI.
Trump directs acting DNI Bill Pulte to cut the intelligence office, as Senate Democrats block FISA renewal over politicization concerns.
The Senate blocked a key FISA surveillance extension in a 47-52 vote after bipartisan backlash over Trump's acting DNI pick, risking a June 12 expiration.
President Trump appoints FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI, raising concerns about his housing policy priorities and intelligence qualifications.
Trump appoints FHFA chief Bill Pulte as acting DNI, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The move sparks bipartisan concern over his lack of intelligence experience.