Senate poised to confirm Jay Clayton as intelligence chief
Why it matters: His expected approval would end Bill Pulte’s interim tenure and could unlock talks on renewing Section 702 surveillance powers.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +7
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Trump DOJ to withdraw Times subpoenas in Air Force One leak fight
What's new: Prosecutors told a federal judge they will pull subpoenas tied to reporting on a Qatari-donated plane's security gaps.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +8
Clayton dodges 2020 election question in heated DNI hearing
What's next: The Senate Intelligence Committee plans a vote next week, with Clayton still likely to clear the GOP-led chamber.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
5 New York Times reporters subpoenaed in federal leak probe
Why it matters: The subpoenas test weak federal protections for reporters in criminal cases and could chill leak reporting nationwide.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Jay Clayton faces Senate hearing to lead US intelligence
Why it matters: His confirmation could replace acting DNI Bill Pulte and reopen talks on renewing FISA Section 702.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +2
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
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
Trump picks James McDonald for Manhattan US attorney post
What's next: McDonald would replace Jay Clayton at the Southern District of New York if the Senate confirms him.
Trump picks James McDonald for top federal prosecutor post in Manhattan
Why it matters: McDonald would lead the Southern District of New York, a powerful office handling terrorism, securities fraud and public corruption cases.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +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