Trump asks Congress for short-term FISA extension amid impasse over Pulte role

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President Trump has requested that Congress approve a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This move aims to provide necessary time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent director of national intelligence. The request comes amid an impasse involving Bill Pulte, as some lawmakers have threatened to withhold votes on a clean FISA extension until a permanent director is confirmed to lead the agency.