FISA spy program at risk over Trump's pick of Pulte for director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump's temporary appointment of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence has sparked a political standoff, with Democrats threatening to block the renewal of Section 702 of FISA unless Pulte's appointment is withdrawn. The law, set to expire Friday, allows U.S. intelligence gathering abroad, and its lapse could limit surveillance capabilities during critical events like the World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary.