Trump Seeks 3-Week FISA 702 Extension as He Replaces ODNI Pick Bill Pulte
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Trump Seeks 3-Week FISA 702 Extension as He Replaces ODNI Pick Bill Pulte
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Summary
Friday’s Section 702 expiry has pushed Trump to ask Congress for a short-term extension while he interviews five candidates to replace Bill Pulte as temporary ODNI chief.
Pulte’s June 19 installation had stalled a bipartisan three-year renewal deal, with Democrats arguing the FHFA director lacks experience to oversee 18 intelligence agencies.
A possible three-week patch could win some Democratic votes, though senators including Angus King say support depends on a defined timeline for Pulte’s exit.
The vote math remains difficult because privacy hawks in both parties oppose the compromise anyway; six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats to block a procedural step last week.
Dick Durbin argued the deadline is less absolute than leaders suggest, saying existing FISA court orders allow Section 702 collection to continue for another year without immediate reauthorization.