Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
Summary
President Donald Trump is continuing to support Bill Pulte as the temporary head of U.S. intelligence, despite Pulte having little experience in intelligence work. This has increased the chances that a law allowing the U.S. to collect intelligence overseas could expire, since lawmakers want a permanent director before renewing the law.Key Facts
- President Trump has not named a permanent director of national intelligence.
- Bill Pulte is currently serving as the temporary director.
- Pulte has limited experience related to intelligence.
- Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows intelligence gathering abroad.
- Democrats say they will not support renewing Section 702 while Pulte is in the intelligence role.
- Both Republicans and Democrats want a permanent intelligence chief appointed soon.
- The lapse of Section 702 could affect U.S. intelligence operations overseas.
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