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Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick

Jun 5, 2026Center Left

Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top…

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Trump announces Bill Pulte won’t be permanent pick for director of national intelligence

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026

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Trump announces Bill Pulte won’t be permanent pick for director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump reiterated that his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, won’t be in the role permanently. Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that Pulte would replace Tulsi Gabbard and her original successor, Deputy Director Aaron Lukas. Pulte has rankled congressional Republicans over his lack of national security experience.…

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