POLITICSJun 5 · 10:28 UTCTHE HILLAlexander Bolton

Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI

Senate Democrats blocked a motion to begin debate on extending surveillance authorities expiring in a week, protesting President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Every Senate Democrat except Sen. John Fetterman voted against the motion.

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