Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal
Summary
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting to try to finalize the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The renewal is at risk because Democrats oppose Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who lacks experience in intelligence.Key Facts
- Section 702 of FISA lets the government collect foreign communications without a warrant, even if Americans are involved.
- This spy program was created in 2008 and has been reauthorized three times by Congress.
- President Trump chose Bill Pulte, who leads the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence.
- Democrats object to Pulte's nomination due to his lack of intelligence experience.
- The program’s legal authorization will expire if Congress does not renew it by Friday.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson supports the president’s choice and plans to discuss the issue with him.
- The Senate must approve the renewal with bipartisan support, requiring 60 votes.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the White House may consider a permanent nominee for the intelligence director position.
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