Friday, June 12, 2026 · Capitol Hill
FISA SECTION 702 EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT...
FISA Section 702 expires at midnight. Democrats stalled renewal all week and blocked the vote after objecting to Bill Pulte as acting DNI. Trump has now nominated Jay Clayton for the role, rendering their objection moot. Democrats' obstruction leaves the surveillance tool in the dark.
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