The House has rejected a short-term extension of FISA Section 702, a key surveillance program, to 2 July by a vote of 198-218, leaving one of Washington's most powerful intelligence tools on course to expire within hours.
Fast-Track Process Fails
The GOP attempted to pass the bill using a fast-track process that requires a two-thirds majority vote to succeed. However, the measure fell short, as Democrats and some Republicans opposed the move.
Democratic Opposition
Democrats said they would block the renewal of the spying authority in protest over Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, a close ally with no national intelligence experience, as acting director of national intelligence. Some Republicans also expressed skepticism over the appointment.
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