U.S. House Rejects Foreign Surveillance Program Extension Proposal

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 198-218 against extending a foreign surveillance program, which was set to expire Friday. The proposal faced opposition primarily from Democrats due to concerns regarding President Trump's choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, lacks national security experience, raising significant procedural issues during the vote. The failure of this measure highlights uncertainties about national security surveillance authority and its implications for public privacy rights.