Thune urges passage of FISA extension before deadline amidst Pulte uproar
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working to extend a government spying law called Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before its deadline. At the same time, there is discussion about President Donald Trump’s decision to name Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.Key Facts
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- Section 702 is a law that allows certain types of government surveillance for intelligence purposes.
- The extension deadline is by the end of this week.
- President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.
- There is ongoing discussion and some controversy over Pulte’s appointment.
- Thune is trying to rally support from senators to pass the extension on time.
- The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is important for the government’s spy powers related to national security.
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