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politics23 days ago•8 min saved

Clayton DNI Nomination Stalled as Trump Frays GOP Plans

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Jay Clayton’s nomination to head the National Intelligence Director is effectively in the president’s hands after a surprise Trump post upended GOP hopes for a quick confirmation and revival of a key surveillance measure. The day also featured the White House delivering an Iran memorandum to Congress and the Senate Judiciary Committee advancing the NO FAKES Act to curb AI deepfakes, highlighting ongoing clashes between Trump’s agenda and Senate Republicans ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #iran #jay-clayton-nomination

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Trump’s DNI pick upends spy-power extension plan

Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence upends bipartisan efforts to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, derailing a three-year FISA extension as Democrats balk over Pulte’s role and prompting renewed urgency among lawmakers to address surveillance oversight before the June deadline.

via Politico|

#bill-pulte #fisa #national-intelligence

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Warner Casts Pulte as National Security Risk in DNI Talk

Sen. Mark Warner called acting DNI Bill Pulte a 'national security risk,' saying his lack of national-security experience and loyalty to Trump could threaten election security. Warner questioned whether Pulte would be formally nominated, while critics note his absence of relevant background. Trump has not officially nominated a permanent DNI, and other leaders say Pulte faces a difficult confirmation path. Pulte previously suggested DOJ probes into Democratic figures, though none led to convictions.

via Politico|

#bill-pulte #dni-nomination #election-security

politics1 month ago•22 min saved

Trump urges acting DNI to start massive firings to shrink US intelligence

Trump told the Wall Street Journal that acting DNI Bill Pulte should begin firing a large number of intelligence employees to shrink the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, arguing it is too big and filled with Biden/Obama holdovers; the plan drew bipartisan concern about a weaponized DNI, with Trump saying Pulte’s acting status offers more leeway and that there will be five interviews for a permanent DNI as the shake-up proceeds.

via The Guardian|

#bill-pulte #national-intelligence #odni

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Trump nixes Bill Pulte as permanent DNI pick

President Donald Trump has ruled out appointing Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to be the permanent director of national intelligence, ending his candidacy for the DNI post.

via AP News|

#dni #national-intelligence #note-ensure-only-five-tags

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump: Bill Pulte Won’t Be Permanent DNI; Long-Term Search Underway

President Trump said Bill Pulte will not be nominated to be the permanent director of national intelligence and that the administration is interviewing other candidates for the role, with Pulte remaining in an acting capacity. Trump defended Pulte as smart with integrity despite questions about his lack of formal national security experience. The move comes as Republicans seek to extend surveillance powers and Democrats threaten to block that effort, amid concerns about the politicization of the intelligence community highlighted by Tulsi Gabbard’s attendance at an FBI search of an election center in Fulton County, Georgia.

via CBS News|

#acting-director #bill-pulte #dni

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump’s acting DNI pick sparks bipartisan alarm over qualifications

Former Trump adviser John Bolton deems Bill Pulte’s nomination as acting director of national intelligence 'incomprehensible,' citing a lack of national security experience and the potential for using the role for political retribution; the pick has drawn bipartisan criticism over access to sensitive intelligence and risks to international partnerships.

via WBUR|

#bill-pulte #bipartisan-concerns #john-bolton

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump taps Bill Pulte as interim intelligence chief after Gabbard resignation

President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who plans to resign at the end of June. Pulte will serve in an acting DNI role while remaining FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, avoiding Senate confirmation for now. The appointment follows Pulte’s past referrals and probes against Democrats, a point critics say signals political targeting, and it’s unclear whether he will be Trump’s permanent choice.

via NBC News|

#acting-director #bill-pulte #national-intelligence

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump elevates FHFA chief Bill Pulte to acting DNI

President Trump named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, taking over from Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte has used his FHFA perch to push for investigations into Trump’s perceived political enemies.

via Politico|

#bill-pulte #fhfa #national-intelligence

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Gabbard steps down as DNI to be by husband’s side amid rare bone cancer diagnosis

Tulsi Gabbard announced in a letter to President Trump, posted on social media, that she is resigning as director of national intelligence effective June 30 to be by her husband’s side as he battles an extremely rare form of bone cancer. After 15 months leading the U.S. spy agencies and facing scrutiny over her conduct and Iran assessments, her departure comes amid a wave of Trump-era cabinet departures.

via PBS|

#fulton-county #national-intelligence #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

GOP Senators Defend Gabbard and Trump's Picks Amidst Controversy

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt defended Tulsi Gabbard against accusations of being a foreign asset, calling such claims a "slur." Gabbard, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Director of National Intelligence, faces bipartisan concerns over alleged ties to Russia. Schmitt emphasized Gabbard's military service and commitment to civil liberties, supporting her nomination alongside other controversial picks like Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #eric-schmitt #national-intelligence

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Nikki Haley Challenges Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks

Nikki Haley criticized Donald Trump's potential picks for key government positions, expressing strong opposition to Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Haley highlighted Gabbard's controversial foreign policy stances and Kennedy's lack of healthcare experience as reasons for her disapproval.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #national-intelligence #nikki-haley

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Concerns Mount Over Gabbard's Potential DNI Appointment

Rep. Madeleine Dean criticized President-elect Trump's choice of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, calling it an "unserious" and "dangerous" pick for such a critical role. Dean questioned Gabbard's credentials and commitment, citing her past controversial actions and statements. Trump's announcement praised Gabbard's bipartisan support and commitment to constitutional rights, but her appointment will require Senate confirmation.

via The Hill|

#donald-trump #madeleine-dean #national-intelligence

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Trump's DNI Pick Tulsi Gabbard Amid Russian Asset Claims

Democratic lawmakers are criticizing Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, citing her alleged pro-Russia stance as a threat to U.S. security. Concerns about Gabbard's loyalties and her past support for Russian-backed conspiracy theories have been raised by several Democrats, including members of the House intelligence committee. Trump's other controversial cabinet picks, such as Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are also facing scrutiny, with doubts about their Senate confirmation prospects even among some Republicans.

via The Guardian US|

#national-intelligence #politics #russia

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Gabbard's Nomination as Intelligence Chief

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President-elect Trump's decision to appoint Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, labeling it a "pro-war nomination globally." Gabbard, a former Democrat who recently joined the GOP, has faced skepticism over her qualifications and past controversial statements. Trump's choice has surprised many in the national security community, and Gabbard may face challenges in Senate confirmation. Ocasio-Cortez also expressed concerns over Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services.

via The Hill|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #donald-trump #national-intelligence