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Pulte pick sparks a Senate GOP rebellion

The choice for DNI is jeopardizing an extension of the government's surveillance authorities.

Axios · Jun 7

FISA reauthorization stalls in early-morning Senate vote

Senate Republicans early Friday could not muster enough votes to move forward on a long-term reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leaving the key surveillance power, which expires next week, in limbo as both chambers leave the Capitol for the weekend. The Senate voted 47-52 on…

Roll Call · Jun 5

Trump urges pick for top intelligence official to fire ‘a lot of people’

President says he wants intelligence agencies to shrink as Senate blocks Fisa extension amid disquiet over Bill Pulte nomination

The Guardian - US · Jun 5

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A surprise Trump pick just helped sink a key surveillance vote

A procedural motion to set up a final vote on the extension next week failed 47-52, with some Republicans joining Democrats. This complicates efforts to renew the critical program before its June 12 expiration

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Court reverses convictions of Colorado paramedics in Elijah McClain’s death

Criminal charges against paramedics and emergency medical technicians involved in police custody cases are rare

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Bipartisan Trust Crumbles as Critics Blast President for Placing an Inexperienced Loyalist in Control of National Security Secrets

Democratic senator Chris Murphy has raised alarms about Pulte’s record of using private information for political gain.

The Mary Sue · Jun 4

Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt

Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of Fisa

The Guardian - US · Jun 3

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Who Is Bill Pulte? Donald Trump Stuns Congress With Radical Pick for America's Top Spy Chief

President Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, raising bipartisan concerns over his lack of intelligence experience and potential political motivations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

Dems Slam Trump's Surprise Choice for Acting Intelligence Head: 'By Any Objective Assessment, This Appointment Makes No Sense'

"Americans need intelligence leadership dedicated to protecting our nation, not political loyalists pursuing Trump's revenge tour," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

Latin Times · Jun 2

Trump names inexperienced ally Bill Pulte as intelligence chief

Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday, while allowing him to keep his housing and mortgage oversight roles.

France 24 · Jun 2

Changing the Law for Trump: Congress Moves to Overturn Century-Old Ban on Putting Living People on US Cash

Congress is considering whether to overturn a 19th‑century ban on living people appearing on US banknotes so that a new $250 bill can carry Donald Trump's portrait.

International Business Times UK · Jun 1

Trump Mobile Confirms Customer Data Left Exposed Online After Repeated Warnings Were Met With 'Radio Silence'

Trump Mobile exposed thousands of customers' personal data online, sparking concerns over corporate accountability. Despite warnings, the issue was ignored until public pressure forced action.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Trump says Iran deal announcement coming ‘shortly’

President Donald Trump signaled Saturday that some kind of agreement with Iran “will be announced shortly,” possibly bringing the 84-day military and economic conflict to an end. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various…

Roll Call · May 23

The turbulent 15 months of Trump’s unlikely US intelligence director

The ex-Democrat without an intelligence background took many actions seemingly meant to flatter Trump

The Guardian - US · May 22

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The Independent UK · May 22

IRS wants to store your biometric data for longer to help in its investigations

New proposals would allow third-party contractor to hold onto U.S. taxpayers’ identifying information for up to three years after their accounts are closed, inviting privacy concerns

Roll Call · May 22

Tulsi Gabbard out as DNI but Trump doesn’t tee up a confirmation fight

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her post as director of national intelligence because of her husband’s cancer battle, President Donald Trump announced Friday. The commander in chief said Principal Deputy DNI Aaron Lukas would take over after Gabbard departs on June 30. Trump described Lukas as “highly…

Roll Call · May 21

Trump could face foreign policy squeeze in Senate after primary ruckus

New questions have emerged about whether President Donald Trump has lost sway with some Republican senators as they mull action related to a number of thorny foreign policy matters after they have clashed with Trump over the Iran war, the White House ballroom and his targeting of respected incumbents. Trump’s…

Salon · May 21

The Trump phone is here. It's junk

Tech experts and reviewers say the long-delayed $500 phone has high costs, middling specs and murky origins

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The Independent UK · May 6

Republican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72B

Senate Republicans snuck a $1 billion allocation for the Secret Service to use for the White House ballroom in a funding package aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Sen. Mark Warner announces death of 36-year-old daughter: ‘heartbroken beyond words’

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, announced on Monday the death of their 36-year-old daughter. Madison Warner died after a “decades-long” battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues, the family said. “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after…

Roll Call · Apr 17

Photos of the week | April 10-16, 2026

Virginia’s map referendum, Days of Remembrance ceremony, Melania Trump and a Nick Offerman appearance highlighted the week in Congress. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists.

The Guardian - US · Apr 12

US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war

Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilities

Reason · Apr 11

Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.

As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.

Fortune · Apr 5

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy

EY’s Joe Depa says he sees a split in staff. There’s “high adoption, right out of the gate” for juniors, but senior workers “are somewhat resistant.”

Latin Times · Mar 26

Democratic Sen. Takes Aim At Bill To Pause Building Of Data Centers Pursued By AOC: 'Ridiculous Premise'

Democratic Senator Mark Warner took aim at the bill seeking to pause the building of data centers in the U.S. until there are AI safeguards in place.

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