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

The Hill · Jun 5, 2026, 10:28 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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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 ex

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

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