A national redistricting battle that began in Congress is now shifting to statehouses and city councils. The conflict is fueled by the impending expiration of Section 702 surveillance authority and the controversial appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
- Section 702 of FISA, set to expire June 12, allows warrantless collection of foreign communications but can incidentally capture Americans' data. - The reauthorization effort collapsed after Trump selected Pulte, a housing regulator with no national security experience, sparking bipartisan backlash.
- Senators from both parties warn of a potential intelligence gap, with some urging contingency plans and an executive order. - The debate has scrambled traditional alliances, with privacy advocates and lawmakers pushing for warrant requirements before searching Americans' communications.