Trump’s loyalist intelligence chief pick throws into doubt renewal of critical surveillance program

Trump's choice of Bill Pulte, a loyalist with no intelligence background, to lead spy agencies has jeopardized the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's section 702, a crucial surveillance program. Democrats fear Pulte's appointment could undermine bipartisan efforts to extend the program, which allows for the gathering of foreign intelligence. This move highlights the potential political tensions around national security policies and raises questions about the future of key surveillance measures that many believe are vital for national security.