Republican senators warn that a key U.S. surveillance authority could lapse this week, citing bipartisan concern following backlash to President Donald Trump’s nominee for a top intelligence role. The warning comes as lawmakers assess whether the relevant program’s authorization will be renewed before its expiration date. The senators’ message to the White House reflects heightened scrutiny of the intelligence leadership nomination and its political fallout, which they say is affecting broader cooperation on surveillance policy. Multiple reports describe the developing risk that, without timely legislative action, the government may lose the legal basis for the surveillance program as the current authorization period ends. While sources characterize the situation as driven by backlash tied to the intelligence pick, they also indicate the outcome depends on whether Congress reaches agreement to extend or renew the authority before the deadline. The reports do not provide final details on the nominee’s prospects or on the specific legislative mechanism under consideration, but they consistently frame the potential lapse as an immediate concern for lawmakers and the intelligence community.