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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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PoliticsUS
Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan Bills to Counter Trump
Senate Democrats are blocking even bipartisan legislation, including FISA renewal, in an aggressive new strategy to counter the Trump administration.
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PoliticsNational Security
Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Intel Chief as Spy Tool Expires
President Trump nominates former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as DNI after a revolt over Bill Pulte. Meanwhile, FISA Section 702 expires.
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PoliticsNational Security
House Rejects FISA Extension as Spy Powers Face Deadline
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.
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PoliticsNational Security
Trump Orders Acting DNI to Slash Intelligence Office
Trump directs acting DNI Bill Pulte to cut the intelligence office, as Senate Democrats block FISA renewal over politicization concerns.
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PoliticsNational Security
FISA Renewal Falters in Senate Over Trump Intel Pick Revolt
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.
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PoliticsHousing
Pulte's Dual Role Threatens Housing and Intelligence Goals
President Trump appoints FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI, raising concerns about his housing policy priorities and intelligence qualifications.
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PoliticsNational Security
Trump Taps Housing Chief Pulte as Acting Intelligence Head
Trump appoints FHFA chief Bill Pulte as acting DNI, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The move sparks bipartisan concern over his lack of intelligence experience.
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