Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after backlash to Trump's intel pick

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A critical U.S. surveillance program faces expiration this week due to bipartisan opposition to President Trump's intelligence pick. Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless collection of foreign communications, is set to lapse June 12. Concerns over incidental collection of Americans' data and the controversial appointment of Bill Pulte have stalled extension efforts. Lawmakers warn of a significant gap in foreign intelligence collection if the authority expires, with some suggesting an executive order as a contingency.


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