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Key spy power on verge of lapsing after Trump appoints controversial intel chief
The key spy authority FISA Section 702 is at risk of lapsing after Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the controversial intel chief. Democrats have stated they will not vote to reauthorize the authority while Pulte leads the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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