Congress failed to extend the Section 702 warrantless surveillance power, which sunsets Friday. Democrats say the president can unlock the votes by removing Bill Pulte as acting DNI.

A US surveillance law that allows federal authorities to collect the communications of foreigners abroad and search them for Americans’ data without a

Senate Democrats and seven Republicans voted 47-52 to block FISA Section 702 extension ahead of its June 12 expiration, demanding warrant reforms.

Democrats are refusing to back an extension of Section 702.