House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) stated on June 8, 2026, that he will not support the renewal of the nation's warrantless surveillance powers while Bill Pulte serves as the Acting Director of National Intelligence. Jeffries emphasized that reversing Pulte's appointment is a necessary initial step in the ongoing discussions regarding the renewal of Section 702.
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Jeffries opposes FISA renewal until Pulte is replaced as Acting DNI
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced his opposition to the renewal of warrantless surveillance powers, citing the need for Bill Pulte to be replaced as Acting Director of National Intelligence. He described the removal of Pulte as a critical starting point in the debate over Section 702.
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Jeffries says he won’t back FISA until Pulte is removed by Trump as acting DNI
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