House Intelligence Committee

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as director of national intelligence amid congressional pressure to replace Tulsi Gabbard. The nomination follows controversy over Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte as acting director, which led to a standoff with Democrats over the renewal of foreign intelligence powers.

House Republicans plan to vote on a short-term extension of FISA surveillance powers to prevent their expiration, amid a Senate stalemate over President Donald Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Congressional Democrats oppose the extension unless the Pulte nomination is withdrawn, citing concerns over his political ties and potential risks to national security.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a House Intelligence Committee member, urged Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, criticizing his Nazi tattoo, pro-Hamas comments, and other controversies. Gottheimer suggested Platner step down if he wins the primary to allow another Democrat to replace him, as Platner is currently the frontrunner against suspended gubernatorial candidate Janet Mills.

President Donald Trump has not committed to naming a permanent director of national intelligence, leading to competition among potential candidates. Bill Pulte, Trump's top housing regulator, was named acting director, sparking bipartisan criticism. Names like Rep. Elise Stefanik, Michael Ellis, Rep. Rick Crawford, and others are being floated as possible replacements.

Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, criticized Bill Pulte's appointment as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Trump, calling it the 'worst and most dangerous' pick. The move has faced bipartisan opposition from lawmakers.

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee stated that President Trump's appointment of Pulte to an intelligence role is 'worst and most dangerous,' and the timing of the appointment removes FISA Section 702 reauthorization from consideration.

Rep. Jim Himes criticized President Trump's appointment of Bill Putle as acting Director of National Intelligence, calling it the worst and most dangerous in Trump's 'basket of awful appointments.'

Mike Johnson secured Freedom Caucus support for a controversial surveillance law by adding a ban on the hypothetical future issuance of U.S. digital currency. The law, which allows warrantless searches of Americans' communications, passed the House with bipartisan support but faces Senate opposition, particularly from privacy advocates like Sen. Ron Wyden.

The article highlights the growing threat of advanced, commercially available drones to U.S. military and civilian infrastructure, including power grids, airports, and ports. It emphasizes the vulnerability of critical systems to drone-based surveillance, contraband delivery, and explosive attacks, while noting legal and technological gaps in current countermeasures.

Congress scrambled to renew FISA Section 702 before its April 20 deadline, facing internal GOP opposition over privacy concerns despite President Trump's push for an 18-month extension. House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote to build consensus, while critics like Rep. Lauren Boebert opposed the program's data collection practices.

Congress scrambled to renew FISA Section 702 before its April 20 expiration, with President Trump urging Republicans to pass an 18-month extension. Internal GOP divisions over surveillance privacy concerns delayed the vote, as some conservatives opposed the program's data collection practices despite Trump's demands. House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged to finalize the extension after failed attempts to secure enough votes.

Congress scrambled to renew FISA Section 702, a key terrorism prevention program, before its April 20 deadline. House Republicans faced internal divisions, with some opposing the 18-month extension over privacy concerns, while President Trump urged unity to pass the measure. Despite delays, House Speaker Mike Johnson promised to finalize the extension to prevent the program from expiring.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was a prominent figure on cable news before facing sexual misconduct allegations leading to his resignation from Congress and suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. His frequent media appearances on MS NOW and CNN contributed to his visibility, though the scandal has led to his downfall.

FBI Director Kash Patel invited Rep. Eric Swalwell to an FBI interview after the California Democrat resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, escalating their feud. Swalwell faces multiple probes and has denied the accusations, while Patel urged anyone with information to come forward. The situation highlights their political rivalry and ongoing investigations.

FBI Director Kash Patel invited Rep. Eric Swalwell to an FBI interview after the California Democrat resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, escalating their feud. Swalwell faces multiple probes and denied the accusations, while Patel urged anyone with information to come forward.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations ruined his gubernatorial bid. His resignation followed rapid abandonment by political allies and patrons, including Nancy Pelosi and Ruben Gallego, amid claims of a protected establishment shielding him for years.

Tulsi Gabbard alleges the intelligence community coordinated to advance a conspiracy narrative leading to Trump's first impeachment, citing declassified testimony about former Inspector General Michael Atkinson's handling of a whistleblower complaint. The complaint, involving a July 2019 phone call between Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy, was deemed credible by Atkinson despite procedural and credibility concerns raised by Gabbard's office.

Tulsi Gabbard alleges the intelligence community coordinated to advance a conspiracy narrative leading to Trump's 2019 impeachment, citing Michael Atkinson's flawed investigation of a whistleblower complaint involving Ukraine and Joe Biden. The declassified testimony highlights Atkinson's reliance on secondhand info and politicized witnesses, which Gabbard's office claims exceeded his statutory authority.

Rep. Rick Crawford, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, addresses disputes among U.S. soldiers regarding the Pentagon's account of an Iranian attack in Kuwait. Survivors claim their unit was unprepared for the assault, raising questions about military readiness.