Trump stalls intel chief nomination over FISA renewal and voter-ID bill
TL;DR
President Trump said he is delaying Jay Clayton’s confirmation to head the U.S. intelligence community, citing frustration over the lapse of the FISA Section 702 surveillance tool and a voter ID bill with not enough support; he tied approval to passage of the Save America Act and to the confirmation of Jamie McDonald as U.S. attorney, with Pulte remaining as acting DNI until a permanent replacement is approved.
- Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intel director, citing frustration over spying tool and voter ID bill NBC News
- Live Updates: Trump Delays Jay Clayton's Nomination to Pressure Congress on Voting Restrictions Bill The New York Times
- Trump says he is canceling DNI hearings as he vents frustration at legislative maneuvering over surveillance law CNN
- Trump says intelligence chief pick’s hearing is off and Pulte will remain for now The Washington Post
- Senate to confirm Jay Clayton as soon as Thursday Politico
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