Director of National Intelligence

Acting DNI Pulte has begun firing intelligence officials, as reported by MS NOW. This action is linked to President Donald Trump's selection for the role of Director of National Intelligence.

The article outlines three strategic reforms for the U.S. Intelligence Community to address challenges in enterprise leadership, resource alignment, and strategic competition. Key recommendations include refocusing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) on enterprise leadership, modernizing intelligence investment governance, and creating mechanisms to resolve institutional seams exploited by adversaries.

Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, has begun cuts at the spy agency, though they are fewer than feared. Current and former officials indicate he considered deeper cuts and structural changes.

President Donald Trump's acting Director of National Intelligence has started firing personnel at the agency, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, became the acting director of national intelligence after a conflict between Donald Trump and lawmakers over the role. Tulsi Gabbard, the outgoing director, left her position earlier than planned, and Trump canceled a Senate confirmation hearing for his nominee, Jay Clayton.

Bill Pulte assumes the role of acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, amid bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and a stalled nomination process for Jay Clayton. Critics argue Pulte lacks required national security experience, and his potential efforts to reduce the intelligence community's size could face legal challenges.

Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as director of the office of national intelligence, a role that critics argue has become too expansive. The article highlights renewed debate about the necessity of the Director of National Intelligence position.

President Trump delayed the confirmation hearing for his nominee to the director of national intelligence, leading to confusion in Congress. The nominee did not attend the scheduled hearing, and the Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, stated uncertainty about whether the nomination was postponed or withdrawn.

The Senate delayed a confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton after Republican Sen. Tom Cotton stated President Trump directed Clayton not to appear. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reported on the development.

President Donald Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence hours before a scheduled Senate hearing, despite bipartisan support. The move disrupted efforts to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and intensified tensions with Senate Republicans, who had planned to proceed with the confirmation. Trump's decision may lead to Bill Pulte, a controversial interim appointee, assuming the role as outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard leaves office.

US President Donald Trump suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton’s nomination for intelligence chief to ensure Clayton’s current prosecutor role would be filled by a chosen replacement. Clayton, who led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term, is being nominated as director of national intelligence.

Trump nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC chairman and current U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as director of national intelligence, prompting a Senate confirmation hearing amid Democratic concerns over Trump’s temporary pick, Bill Pulte. Democrats criticized Pulte’s lack of intelligence credentials and political ties, while Senate leaders emphasized Clayton’s prosecutorial experience as a potential reassurance.

Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intelligence director and will retain Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Trump stated this decision aims to pressure Congress on a voting bill.

The Senate's top priority is reauthorizing the FISA bill, according to Thune. He believes confirming Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence could secure the necessary votes for the bill.

The Senate is prioritizing the reauthorization of the FISA bill, according to Thune. Thune suggests that confirming Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence could help secure the necessary votes for the bill.

The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.

The Senate Intelligence Committee is holding a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence, aiming to address stalled discussions on reviving the expired Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which lapsed on June 12.

Mark Warner stated Jay Clayton has the 'right temperament' for the director of national intelligence role. Concerns exist about Bill Pulte's temporary appointment as FHFA Director.

President Trump announced the appointment of James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Jay Clayton, who was nominated as director of national intelligence. The announcement was made via Truth Social, ending speculation about the replacement.

President Trump announced he will appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, to lead the Manhattan federal prosecutor's office. The current attorney in the role was selected for the position of director of national intelligence.

Trump announces the nomination of Jay Clayton, current SDNY chief, for US Attorney in Southern District of New York and for the position of Director of National Intelligence.

Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified information on U.S. taxpayer funding of over 120 biological labs in more than 30 foreign countries.

President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, to be the next director of national intelligence. The nomination was reported by CBS News' Olivia Gazis.

Congress has not reauthorized section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act due to ongoing debates about its future. Donald Trump's attempt to appoint a controversial ally as director of national intelligence has drawn attention to the law's scope, with privacy advocates calling for scrutiny and reform.

Congress has not reauthorized section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, raising questions about its future. Donald Trump's attempt to appoint a controversial ally as the director of national intelligence has highlighted the law's broad reach, with privacy advocates calling for scrutiny and reform.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, to serve as director of national intelligence.

President Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence. Clayton was serving as the U.S. attorney at Gracie Mansion in New York last March.

President Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, for the role of director of national intelligence. The nomination is reported by CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion.

Jay Clayton, a Trump appointee with a legal background, questioned the integrity of California's elections, claiming its laws allowed for election fraud. He has a history of supporting Trump and holds roles including US attorney for Manhattan and former SEC chairman.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as director of national intelligence. The move follows backlash over Trump's previous interim nominee, Bill Pulte, and aims to address concerns about the replacement of Tulsi Gabbard. Clayton's role includes overseeing cases involving Nicolas Maduro and Jeffrey Epstein, and his nomination may seek bipartisan support.

Trump has named Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence. The nomination of an ally and political attack dog sparked backlash, leading to the failure of efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

US President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence following controversy over his acting selection of Bill Pulte for the role. Clayton previously served as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term.

President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton is the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York.

Trump has selected Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence. Clayton is currently serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Trump selects Jay Clayton for the role of Director of National Intelligence following criticism related to Bill Pulte. The article mentions Jay Clayton's presence in New York last year.

President Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence. Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The announcement was reported by CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, as director of national intelligence. The nomination follows pressure from Congress to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned, and comes amid a standoff over Trump's earlier choice of Bill Pulte as acting director.

Trump has nominated Jay Clayton for the role of director of national intelligence. Jay Clayton, currently serving as US attorney for the Southern District of New York, was present at the Bloomberg Global Credit Forum in New York on June 3, 2026.

President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the next Director of National Intelligence. The nomination follows acting Director William Pulte taking over after Tulsi Gabbard stepped down.

President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. The nomination was disclosed in a Thursday statement.