SECURITYJun 11 · 08:45 UTCAXIOSKate Santaliz

America's spy powers are in deep trouble

America's intelligence agencies face legal uncertainty as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act nears expiration. Democrats refuse to extend the law unless President Trump revokes Bill Pulte's nomination as acting director of national intelligence, while Republicans warn of national security risks.

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