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Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI

Politics The Hill By Alexander Bolton 05 Jun 2026 10:28 1 min read
Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI

Senate Democrats early Friday morning blocked a motion to begin debate on extending the nation's enhanced surveillance authorities, which are due to expire in a week, to protest President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence. Every Senate Democrat except for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted against the motion...

Senate Democrats early Friday morning blocked a motion to begin debate on extending the nation's enhanced surveillance authorities, which are due to expire in a week, to protest President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence. Every Senate Democrat except for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted against the motion...

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