Trump keeps Pulte at DNI, tangles FISA renewal and Clayton bid
Why it matters: The standoff threatens renewal of FISA Section 702 and gives Pulte access to highly classified intelligence as acting DNI.
The New York Times, Bloomberg
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Trump halts Jay Clayton DNI hearing in fight over FISA and SDNY post
What's next: Bill Pulte stays as acting intelligence chief while the White House presses for Jamie McDonald's confirmation.
BBC News (US & Canada), Bloomberg +5
Jay Clayton faces Senate hearing for top US intelligence post
Why it matters: Democrats are tying his path to a fight over Bill Pulte’s temporary role and the expired FISA surveillance law.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +2
Congress fails to extend FISA Section 702 before Friday deadline
What's next: The surveillance authority appears set to lapse for the first time as lawmakers leave Washington without a deal.
NPR, The Hill +2
US FISA Section 702 lapses as World Cup security fears mount
What's next: Existing court approvals may keep some spying active, but telecom and tech firms could balk without legal immunity.
House blocks short-term FISA renewal as Section 702 nears lapse
What's next: The Senate may still try a vote, but the surveillance authority expires at midnight Friday if Congress fails to act.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +1
Trump taps Jay Clayton for spy chief after FISA setback
What's next: The Senate Intelligence Committee set a June 17 hearing as Section 702 is due to lapse after the House rejected an extension.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +1
Trump taps Jay Clayton for DNI after backlash over Pulte
What's next: The nomination comes as Section 702 is set to lapse after the House rejected a short-term extension.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
Trump pushes short FISA renewal as Section 702 nears June 12 lapse
Why it matters: Without a deal, US agencies lose warrantless authority to monitor foreigners’ emails, texts and phone data.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Trump seeks FISA extension as Pulte DNI pick faces backlash
What's next: Section 702 expires June 12 unless Congress acts, with Democrats threatening to withhold support over the appointment.
Bloomberg, CNBC +2
Trump, Johnson race to lock in FISA 702 deal before Friday deadline
What's next: The Senate still needs 60 votes, and Bill Pulte's acting DNI role has complicated the push to avoid a first-ever lapse.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Senate vote to extend FISA stalls after Trump taps Pulte for DNI
What’s next: Congress faces a deadline next week, and Republican leaders need Democratic votes to keep Section 702 powers from lapsing.
The New York Times, Fox News