House rejects 3-week extension of foreign surveillance law used to thwart terrorists

The House rejected a three-week extension of a foreign surveillance law that expires Friday as Democrats protest President Trump's pick to temporarily lead the U.S. intelligence community.

House rejects 3-week extension of foreign surveillance law used to thwart terrorists

TL;DR

  • The House rejected a three-week extension of a foreign surveillance law.
  • The law is scheduled to expire on Friday.
  • Democrats are protesting President Trump's pick for the temporary head of U.S. intelligence.
  • The rejection signifies a political protest against the President's nominee.