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House vote to extend FISA spy tool fails and it could lapse as Friday deadline looms
The House failed to temporarily extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), risking its expiration by Friday due to political conflict over President Donald Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Democrats refused to support the extension unless Trump withdraws Pulte’s nomination, citing his lack of relevant experience.
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