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Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms & Removal Of Pulte

Published June 9, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:52

We should ask ourselves two questions. Who is being entrusted with this immense power? President Trump would like this authority to be overseen by unqualified MAGA loyalists. President Trump has named Bill Polte Acting Director of National Intelligence. Bill Pulte is in charge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae, the housing problem projects of the federal government. He has no underline, no background in intelligence. (01:52–01:59)

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