US House Rejects FISA Extension Amid Legislative Impasse Over Trump National Intelligence Pick

The House failed to pass a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 following a heated dispute over leadership.Lawmakers blocked the measure after Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence.Democrats and some Republicans criticized the choice due to a perceived lack of relevant security experience.Surveillance operations will continue through next year under existing court orders despite the legislative gap.
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