Trump Delays DNI Pick for Voter ID Bill; Democrats Link Surveillance Renewal to Pulte Withdrawal

President Donald Trump has reportedly delayed a selection for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a move aimed at pressuring Congress on a voter ID Bill. Concurrently, Democrats have stated their refusal to renew expired surveillance programs. Their demand for renewal is contingent on Mr. Trump withdrawing the selection of Bill Pulte.

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Trump Delays DNI Pick for Voter ID Bill; Democrats Link Surveillance Renewal to Pulte Withdrawal

President Donald Trump has reportedly postponed a pick for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This delay is part of an effort to push Congress to pass a voter ID Bill.

Separately, Democrats have indicated that they will not agree to renew expired surveillance programs. Their condition for the renewal of these programs is that Mr. Trump withdraws the selection of Bill Pulte.

(Source: The Hindu International)

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