Senate Dems block reauthorization of foreign surveillance law over objections to Trump's acting DNI

A foreign surveillance law could expire next Friday as Democrats block a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the key spy authority over their concerns about President Trump's pick to temporarily lead the U.S. intelligence community.

Senate Dems block reauthorization of foreign surveillance law over objections to Trump's acting DNI

TL;DR

  • A foreign surveillance law is set to expire next Friday.
  • Democrats are blocking a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the law.
  • Objections are related to President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. intelligence community on an acting basis.