Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI
Summary
Senate Democrats prevented a vote to extend special surveillance powers that will expire soon. They did this to show their opposition to President Trump’s pick, Bill Pulte, as acting director of national intelligence.Key Facts
- Senate Democrats blocked starting the debate on extending surveillance powers early Friday morning.
- These surveillance powers are set to expire in about a week.
- The block was a protest against President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte.
- Bill Pulte was chosen to be the acting director of national intelligence (DNI).
- All Senate Democrats except Senator John Fetterman voted against the motion.
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