Trump delays DNI confirmation amid legislative standoff over surveillance and voter ID
President Donald Trump has delayed the confirmation of his nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, in a move tied to a broader legislative standoff in Washington. Trump said acting DNI Bill Pulte will remain in the role for now while he presses lawmakers to act on surveillance and voter identification legislation. The decision affects leadership of the office that oversees the United States intelligence community.Trump announced the change in a Truth Social post on Wednesday and said Clayton had been due to appear before a Senate confirmation hearing that afternoon. According to the post, Trump directed Clayton not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
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