Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized Democrats for their claims that President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence could jeopardize the reauthorization of the nation’s foreign surveillance powers, which are set to expire next week. During a press conference on Wednesday, Johnson described the Democrats' suggestions as 'absolutely outrageous.'
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Speaker Johnson criticizes Democrats over FISA concerns related to Pulte appointment
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his disapproval of Democrats' concerns regarding the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. He stated that their claims about potential risks to the reauthorization of foreign surveillance powers are unfounded.
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Johnson: Democrats ‘playing politics’ with FISA over Pulte appointment
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Speaker Johnson criticizes Democrats over FISA concerns related to Pulte appointment