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
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#Bill Pulte
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
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
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
Trump puts Bill Pulte atop US intelligence in acting role
What's next: Trump wants Pulte to begin shrinking the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and remove staff.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Trump pushes Pulte to cut more staff at U.S. intelligence office
Why it matters: The move deepens Senate resistance to Pulte and has already complicated renewal of a key surveillance program.
The New York Times, CNBC +3
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
Trump picks Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
What's next: Pulte can serve temporarily without Senate confirmation while keeping his housing finance post.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +9