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
Subject
#Office Of The Director Of National Intelligence
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 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