Key facts
- President Trump asked Congress for a short-term extension of warrantless wiretapping authority.
- The House of Representatives has dropped a defense spending bill that was aligned with Trump.
- Trump is also searching for a new director of national intelligence.
President Donald Trump has called on Congress to provide him with a short-term extension of warrantless wiretapping authority. This request comes as Trump is also in the process of searching for a new director of national intelligence.
Separately, the House of Representatives has dropped a defense spending bill that was reportedly aligned with Trump's policy preferences.