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Thune: Intelligence Director Confirmation Could Break the FISA Deadlock

Virginia Grace McKinnon

The United States has gone four days without congressional authorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702, a key component of America’s national security. The federal government relies on it to surveil foreigners without a warrant, looking for potential threats to the country.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests that confirming a director of national intelligence could be the key to unlocking FISA.

“Jay Clayton is an imminently qualified individual to become the new director of national intelligence,” Thune told members of the press Tuesday afternoon. “We are looking forward to processing him this week.”

FISA's Section 702—which grants the feds authority to surveil foreigners without a warrant—expired Friday after Congress failed to reach a deal. Now, Trump says he won't support any extension unless it's attached to the SAVE America Act, which requires voter ID and proof of…— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) June 15, 2026

FISA's Section 702—which grants the feds authority to surveil foreigners without a warrant—expired Friday after Congress failed to reach a deal. Now, Trump says he won't support any extension unless it's attached to the SAVE America Act, which requires voter ID and proof of…

Senate Democrats previously blocked the FISA extension after President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, claiming he was not up for the........

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