Hakeem Jeffries Finally Finds a Spine: Dem Leaders Rallied Against Extending Domestic Spy Law

House Democratic leaders, led by Hakeem Jeffries, shifted from allowing free votes on extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to opposing a short-term renewal after President Trump nominated Bill Pulte as spy chief. The 218–198 defeat of the measure followed a forceful statement from Democratic leaders, with civil society groups urging continued opposition unless major reforms are included.