House Rejects Last-Minute Extension for Key FISA Spy Power Amid Bill Pulte Uproar
Updated on: June 11, 2026 / 11:05 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire.
- A short-term extension failed to pass the House.
- President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence caused significant opposition.
- Democrats cited Pulte's lack of national security experience and controversial tenure.
- Concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans have been a major sticking point.
- The expiration of the authorization could have significant implications for intelligence gathering.
- Trump later asked Congress to approve a short-term extension to allow time for a permanent intelligence chief selection.
- The House will be in recess until June 23.