Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump

Senate Democrats are blocking the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) as part of a hardball strategy against President Donald Trump's policies and personnel choices, including his appointment of Bill Pulte to lead intelligence agencies. Republicans argue the lapse in surveillance authority poses a national security risk, particularly during high-profile events like the World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.