https://freerepublic.com/tag/housingspy/ en-us Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:12:34 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4382295/posts Just when President Trump removed one thumb from the eye of Senate Republicans — scrapping his $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" — he put another right back in with his choice of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence. Why it matters: This time, the stakes are even higher: Democrats are threatening to let the government's spy powers lapse next week unless Trump yanks the appointment. State of play: Democratic outrage over Trump's latest moves usually doesn't amount to much. But Republicans need at least eight Democratic votes in the Senate to prevent the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702 from... https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4382295/posts#comment Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:12:34 GMT