US Senate Stalls Surveillance Renewal After Bipartisan Backlash Over Trump Intelligence Nominee

The US Senate blocked a key surveillance renewal after lawmakers united in opposition to the nomination of Bill Pulte.Legislators voted 47-52 against the motion, citing concerns over the nominee's lack of professional intelligence experience.The failure complicates the extension of FISA Section 702 before it expires on June 12, according to reports from Capitol Hill.Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to revisit the legislation next week despite significant pressure from the Trump administration.
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