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POLITICSJun 18 · 02:36 UTCTHE INTERCEPTMatt Sledge

Senate Democrats Aren’t Happy About Trump’s Spy Law Ultimatum

President Donald Trump disrupted Senate Democrats' negotiations over renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by demanding an unrelated voter suppression bill be attached. The move caused Senate Democrats to reveal divisions over FISA reforms, with privacy advocates seeking warrant requirements and centrists favoring minimal changes. Trump's ultimatum also scrapped a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.

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Donald TrumppersonSenate DemocratsorganizationForeign Intelligence Surveillance ActtopicSection 702topicJay ClaytonpersonRon Wyden, D-Ore.personMark Warner, D-Va.personMark Kelly, D-Ariz.personChuck Schumer, D-N.Y.person
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