Republicans urge withdrawal of Pulte nomination over FISA extension
Senate Republicans say Democrats will block a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act extension unless the White House withdraws Bill Pulte's nomination to be acting director of national intelligence. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said conversations about a path forward are ongoing.
SemaforSen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, stated that Democrats will not vote to pass the extension until the nomination is withdrawn.
He noted that 60 percent of the president's daily brief consists of materials generated by FISA 702. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said conversations about a way forward are continuing but did not comment on Pulte's status. Sen.
, the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, said the problem was created by the White House and that nothing has changed about Pulte's qualifications. Warner declined to say whether he is discussing a replacement with the White House.
