Problems with US Intelligence Leaders and Laws

美國情報領導人與法律的問題

Jun 21, 2026, 17:46

Introduction

The US government has a big problem. They cannot agree on a new leader for intelligence. They also cannot agree on a law about spying.

美國政府目前面臨一個大問題。他們無法就新任情報領導人達成共識，也無法就一項關於監視的法律達成協議。

Main Body

Bill Pulte is the acting leader. Some people, like Jason Crow, say he is not good for the job. They say he does not have the right experience. They think he has the job only because the President likes him.

Bill Pulte 是代理領導人。有些人，例如 Jason Crow，表示他不適合這項工作。他們認為他缺乏相關經驗。他們認為他之所以能獲得這個職位，僅僅是因為總統喜歡他。

There is a law called FISA Section 702. This law lets the government spy on people. Some leaders do not want to keep this law. They say the government does not protect privacy. President Trump wants a new leader, Jay Clayton, but he wants other laws first.

有一項名為 FISA 第 702 條的法律。這項法律允許政府監視民眾。部分領導人不希望保留此法。他們表示政府未能保護隱私。川普總統想要一位新領導人 Jay Clayton，但他希望先處理其他法律。

Secretary Hegseth wants to check the US army in Europe. He says NATO countries must pay more money. Also, Jason Crow wants more information about a mistake in Iran. He says the government is hiding the truth about dead civilians.

秘書 Hegseth 想要視察美國在歐洲的軍隊。他表示北約國家必須支付更多資金。此外，Jason Crow 想要更多關於伊朗錯誤事件的資訊。他表示政府正在隱瞞關於平民死亡的真相。

Conclusion

The US government is still fighting. They do not have a permanent leader and the spying law is not clear.

美國政府仍在鬥爭。他們沒有正式的領導人，且監視法律仍不明確。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 The 'People & Actions' Pattern

Look at how the article describes what people do. In A2 English, we use Subject + Verb + Object.

The Basic Map:

Who? $\rightarrow$ Does what? $\rightarrow$ To what/whom?

Examples from the text:

The government (Who) $\rightarrow$ has (Does) $\rightarrow$ a big problem (What).
President Trump (Who) $\rightarrow$ wants (Does) $\rightarrow$ a new leader (What).
The law (Who/What) $\rightarrow$ lets (Does) $\rightarrow$ the government spy (What).

💡 Why this helps you: If you can find the person (the subject) and the action (the verb), you can understand almost any simple English sentence.

Quick Tip: 'Do not' When someone doesn't do something, just add do not before the action:

They do not agree.
He does not have experience.

Remember: Use 'does not' for one person (He/She/It) and 'do not' for many people (They/We).

Vocabulary Learning

intelligence (n.)

Information collected about secret things or other countries

Example:The intelligence agency knows the secret plans of the enemy.

spying (n.)

Secretly watching people or getting secret information

Example:Spying is illegal in many countries.

acting (adj.)

Doing a job temporarily until a permanent person is chosen

Example:She is the acting manager while the boss is on vacation.

experience (n.)

Knowledge or skill you get from doing a job for a long time

Example:He has ten years of experience as a teacher.

privacy (n.)

The state of being alone or keeping your secrets hidden

Example:I want some privacy when I am reading my emails.

civilians (n.)

People who are not in the army or police

Example:The war is dangerous for civilians living in the city.

permanent (adj.)

Lasting for a long time or forever

Example:I finally found a permanent job after six months.

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