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Trump says he has signed peace deal – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

President Donald Trump suspends US intel chief Senate confirmation

US President Donald Trump has suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief, saying on Wednesday he wanted to be sure Clayton's current post as prosecutor will be filled by the man of his choosing. " DNI today, and will not be going forward until Jamie McDonald…

The Economic Times

Trump keeps Bill Pulte in acting intelligence role while attacking ‘Dumocrats’ on Truth Social over FISA and Save America Act

The move also hinges on the approval of James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a position of significant influence

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Trump upends Senate path on surveillance authority

President Donald Trump on Wednesday complicated Senate Republican plans to quickly revive a key surveillance authority, delaying a scheduled confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton and pressing for the inclusion of a controversial voter ID measure. Trump, in an early morning social media post, said he was “cancelling” the hearing for…

Roll Call

Thune bucks Trump on tying voter ID law to renewal of FISA spy bill: ‘Not realistic’

The Save America Act represents Trump’s second action complicating the Senate GOP’s work to renew FISA Section 702

The Independent UK

'Mr President, Come After Me': Newsom Dares Trump After Claiming He Landed on a 'Hit List'

California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation, claiming it's an intimidation tactic as he considers a 2028 presidential bid.

International Business Times UK

Fight night: FISA and beyond

Brawling in the ring at Sunday’s UFC fight came with a show of Republican unity, as congressional leaders like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson turned up to watch the event on the White House lawn. But outside the Octagon and behind the scenes, another fight was…

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‘Lots of pain might have been avoided’: Trump’s new nominee for Intelligence Director praised after initial pick caused an uproar in Congress

A Democrat noted that he will make “a terrific DNI.”

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Senate Faces Pressure to Confirm Jay Clayton as Trump Abandons His Controversial Pick for Intelligence Director

The move comes just days before a critical surveillance law expires, adding urgency to an already messy transition.

The Mary Sue

Trump Turns to Veteran Prosecutor Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post After Bipartisan Backlash to Pulte Appointment

Democrats and some Republicans criticized previous appointee Bill Pulte for his lack of intelligence and national security experience

Latin Times

Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

A vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track foreign spies. A court order allows its use for another year. Lawmakers are on recess. The program's renewal has been contentious due to privacy concerns. A new…

The Economic Times

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion

The Independent UK

Crowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trump’s emergency appeal to keep his name on building – as it happened

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A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now?

Congress has failed to reauthorize section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amid questions over its future

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Trump news at a glance: another day, another claim of imminent peace deal with Iran

President claims US and Iran are on the verge yet again, but we’ve heard that before – key US politics stories from Thursday 11 June

International Business Times UK

The Spy Law That Stopped a Taylor Swift Concert Attack Is About to Expire

A US surveillance programme credited with preventing a terrorist plot is at risk of expiring due to political disagreements over an intelligence appointment.

The Independent UK

Bill Pulte tried to bump up Tulsi Gabbard’s last day as spy chief: report

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Trump nominates former SEC chair to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as DNI

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After House snub, Trump set to name Jay Clayton as spy chief

Trump faced intense pushback over his decision to name Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. The situation has led to a standoff in Congress as Democrats said they would refuse to renew a foreign intelligence powers unless Trump pulled Pulte's nomination and named a…

Roll Call

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

The Independent UK

Trump’s acting spy chief pushed out Tulsi Gabbard telling her ‘Today is your last day’: report

Tulsi Gabbard initially said she would leave June 30 but bumped up the date to June 19 after speaking with Bill Pulte and Donald Trump, according to a report

The Guardian - US

Trump nominates Jay Clayton as top US intelligence official after pushback on Bill Pulte

US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte

The Times of India

Trump is 'frustrated with everyone' in the White House, says MAGA source: 'Knives are out'

Donald Trump is becoming increasingly frustrated with people around him after a series of political setbacks and internal disputes, according to a report cited by Politico.

The Independent UK

FISA spy powers are likely to expire after House vote collapses in bipartisan fashion

The law is set to expire on Friday at midnight

The Independent UK

Trump has once again chucked a grenade on the Senate floor ahead of a key funding deadline

ANALYSIS: Senate Majority Leader John Thune could well end up the loser of Trump’s war with Democrats over Bill Pulte simply because House Speaker Mike Johnson is closer to the president, writes John Bowden

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