Section 702 at Breaking Point

Section 702, a controversial surveillance program allowing warrantless foreign spying that accidentally grabs American data, is set to expire Friday — and Congress is deadlocked over who should lead the intelligence community. Trump’s pick, Bill Pulte — a political operative with no intelligence background and a history of targeting opponents — has ignited fierce opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, blocking reauthorization. Lawmakers are pushing for reforms, including a warrant requirement before FBI access to American data, arguing Pulte’s lack of experience and history make him unfit for the role. While some officials claim the program won’t “go dark,” they’re still urging preparation for potential disruptions. The standoff underscores a broader problem: Congress keeps delaying meaningful reform, opting for short-term fixes instead of addressing privacy and oversight concerns. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33d3b92e63a22cb4