# Bill Pulte

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-12**: FISA Section 702 expires at midnight — Unless extended, the legal authority for foreign intelligence collection under Section 702 lapses at the end of Friday.
- **2026-06-11**: House defeats temporary FISA 702 extension — The House voted 198-218 against a temporary extension of the surveillance law, with Democrats and some Republicans opposing due to the acting DNI appointment.
- **2026-06-11**: Senate considers last-ditch vote — The Senate may attempt its own vote on an extension later Thursday, but prospects are dim.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 198-218 Vote Blocks FISA 702 Extension, Creating Unprecedented Legal Void
2026-06-11 21:42:35 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The House’s rejection of a FISA 702 extension creates an imminent legal vacuum for foreign intelligence collection. Courts, litigators, and compliance officers must brace for cascading effects on evidence admissibility, FISA Court jurisdiction, and statutory interpretation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/fisa-702-legal-lapse-198-vote

### 18 Intelligence Agencies Brace for Jay Clayton's SDNY-Style Oversight
2026-06-11 20:53:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The nomination of Jay Clayton, a veteran federal prosecutor from the Southern District of New York, to lead the 18-agency intelligence community ushers in a new era of legal accountability, with implications for surveillance law, evidence handling, and national security litigation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-clayton-dni-legal-oversight

### Trump's DNI Pick Jay Clayton Faces 18-Agency Legal Minefield Over FISA Renewal
2026-06-11 20:35:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 7

The nomination of former SEC chair and SDNY US attorney Jay Clayton as DNI creates a legal showdown over the renewal of foreign intelligence surveillance powers, with Democrats leveraging confirmation to demand a permanent appointee.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-dni-clayton-legal-minefield-fisa

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