Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI

Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI

Senate Democrats early Friday morning blocked a motion to begin debate on extending the nation’s enhanced surveillance authorities, which are due to expire in a week, to protest President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence. Every Senate Democrat except for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted against the motion…

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