Republicans hope Trump retreats on Pulte to save spy law

Republicans and Democrats are in a standoff over the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with Democrats refusing to support the extension while Bill Pulte, a Trump ally without national security experience, serves as acting director of national intelligence. The White House has not removed Pulte, and lawmakers warn the surveillance law may expire by June 12 if a permanent nominee is not selected.