Spy-law extension at risk after Senate votes against launching debate

The Senate voted 52-47 against advancing a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, increasing the risk of a lapse or short-term extension. The vote followed concerns over President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, which Democrats warned could threaten the intelligence community's independence. The Senate plans to retry moving its agreement next week, with Congress needing action by June 12.