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Spy law on track to lapse after House rejects extension
The House rejected an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leading to its expiration. The 218-198 vote followed Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. The law, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign targets, will lapse Friday night unless extended by Congress or an executive action.
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