The U.S. Senate narrowly blocked a procedural move to extend a key foreign surveillance authority early this morning, in a direct challenge to President Donald Trump. The measure to advance reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act failed 47–52, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Lawmakers from both parties objected to Trump’s recent choice of Bill Pulte, a major political donor without intelligence experience, as acting director of national intelligence. Section 702 is scheduled to expire on June 12, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has signaled the chamber may try another vote next week, though prospects appear uncertain.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
La Sección 702 permite al gobierno recopilar inteligencia extranjera en suelo estadounidense. Afecta tu privacidad. Si expira, las reglas podrían cambiar. Mantén un ojo en esto.
El rechazo del Senado muestra una preocupación bipartidista por el liderazgo de inteligencia. No se trata solo de política, se trata de seguridad nacional. Vale la pena reenviarlo si conoce a alguien que valora su privacidad.
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