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House vote puts surveillance authority on path to lapse

The House did not pass a short-term extension of a powerful surveillance tool Thursday morning as members headed out of town for a recess, all but ensuring the spy power’s statutory authority would lapse going into the weekend. The vote to reject a reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign…

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US House blocks extension of powerful surveillance law

Measure failed in 198-218 vote after Democrats said they would block renewal of Fisa over naming of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president follows through on threats against Iran with fresh strikes

Two days of strikes followed downing of US Apache helicopter over the strait of Hormuz, which Trump has blamed on Iran – key US politics stories from Wednesday 10 June at a glance

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Former Trump official Miles Taylor says the president’s agenda may soon push Republican senators too far. Then he predicted what’s coming next

GOP unease grows.

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Trump reveals Tulsi Gabbard replacement will gut National Intelligence office before director is tapped

Trump’s decision to name 38-year-old federal housing executive as acting DNI could scuttle key surveillance bill

The Independent UK

Democrats rebuff Trump pitch on surveillance authority

Senate Democrats appeared ready to reject President Donald Trump’s request for a short-term extension of a key surveillance authority Wednesday, arguing the president’s promise to eventually find a permanent intelligence head wasn’t good enough. The action deepened a legislative standoff over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which…

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Trump's Controversial Intelligence Pick Sparks Standoff With Dems Over Warrantless Spy Powers

The appointment of Bill Pulte drew criticism from several Republicans as well with Senator John Cornyn saying he was still "seeking any evidence of qualifications"

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Trump presses on with plan to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief

Lawmakers warn appointment of presidential loyalist will scuttle bipartisan agreement to renew Fisa surveillance law

The Guardian - US

Surveillance reauthorization stuck amid Trump’s Pulte pick

Congress spent another day stalled on the renewal of a key surveillance authority Tuesday, as President Donald Trump declined to help clear a legislative path and instead dug in on his temporary choice in Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Lawmakers and the White House are sliding closer…

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The Latest: House poised to fund immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's term

House Republicans hope to approve nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement on Tuesday, which would fund Homeland Security throughout President Donald Trump’s time in office

The Independent UK

Trump meets Johnson as outcry over Bill Pulte threatens Fisa renewal

President backs Pulte for acting DNI chief despite backlash that puts reauthorization of key surveillance law at risk

The Guardian - US

Pulte's ties to secretive Christian org

The new acting national intelligence director’s grandfather was close with Fellowship Foundation leader Doug Coe

Salon

Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California, experts warn as president ramps up baseless claims

Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his message

The Guardian - US

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who…

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Trump’s replacement pick for intelligence head has no experience, but he also never had a security clearance

Per reports, Pulte hasn't gone through any vetting process.

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This week: FISA fight comes to a head

Republicans in Congress face two major tasks this week: wrapping up reconciliation 2.0 and renewing a controversial spy powers authority before it expires Friday. The House returns with a final sprint to clear roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement through President Donald Trump’s term, which GOP leaders are hoping to…

The Independent UK

Lawmakers sound the alarm on Trump’s ‘most dangerous’ Cabinet pick

Bill Pulte’s temporary role as intelligence director is just long enough to disrupt midterm elections, Democrats fear

Axios

Trump loyalist Pulte gets oversight of vast U.S. intel

The MAGA enforcer will have wide-ranging access to the vast amounts of data the government collects.

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Axios

Thune hits breaking point with Trump

The Senate majority leader has publicly aired his disagreements with Trump lately.

Axios

Trump taps housing regulator turned MAGA enforcer as intelligence chief

Pulte became an unlikely figure of Trump's campaign of political combat.

Axios

Pulte pick sparks a Senate GOP rebellion

The choice for DNI is jeopardizing an extension of the government's surveillance authorities.

Axios

Senate advances ICE funding through Trump's second term

The final vote was 52-47, with one Senate Republican voting "no."

The Economic Times

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking with President Trump, rebuking his policies on Iran, funding, and domestic spying. Despite Democratic skepticism, a growing coalition of Republicans, including those Trump has opposed, are showing a willingness to defy him, potentially threatening his agenda before Election Day.

The Guardian - US

More Republicans are breaking with Trump. Is it conscience or politics?

Congressional Democrats say GOP majority is unraveling, but moves may in fact be aimed at retaining power

International Business Times

Trump Orders Review And Cuts Of Intelligence Community Personnel Under Pulte

The move comes as Washington faces debates over surveillance powers and intelligence oversight amid ongoing global security challenges.

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