Push for 3-week FISA 702 extension draws swift pushback from Senate Democrats

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An attempt to negotiate a three-week extension on the nation’s warrantless spy powers is already facing objections from Democrats. Efforts to fast-track an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2 were largely rejected by Democrats unless President Trump rescinds the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of…