Jim Himes

Top House Democrats on foreign, defense, and intelligence policy committees demand Secretary of State Marco Rubio provide an immediate briefing on the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. The lawmakers, including Reps. Greg Meeks, Jim Himes, and Adam Smith, seek details on Iran's nuclear program, enforcement mechanisms, and the $300 billion 'reconstruction' fund for Iran.

The article discusses the potential nomination of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence and its connection to the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Privacy advocates and some Democrats express concerns about Clayton's background and the lack of warrant requirements for surveillance under the law.

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.

President Donald Trump's temporary appointment of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence has sparked a political standoff, with Democrats threatening to block the renewal of Section 702 of FISA unless Pulte's appointment is withdrawn. The law, set to expire Friday, allows U.S. intelligence gathering abroad, and its lapse could limit surveillance capabilities during critical events like the World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Lawmakers express concerns about Bill Pulte's political motives following his appointment as acting director of national intelligence by President Trump. Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes described the appointment as 'most dangerous' during an interview with CBS News.

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.

This week on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,' Reps. Ro Khanna, Jim Himes, and Don Bacon join the show. A panel on artificial intelligence featuring Chris Krebs and Ben Buchanan is also included.

This week's 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' features Reps. Ro Khanna, Jim Himes, and Don Bacon. A panel on artificial intelligence includes Chris Krebs and Ben Buchanan.

Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 7, 2026. The transcript of the interview is provided, detailing his discussion during the segment.

Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 7, 2026. The transcript of the interview was provided as part of the article.

The June 7, 2026 episode of 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' features Reps. Ro Khanna, Don Bacon, and Jim Himes, along with a panel on artificial intelligence including cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs and Ben Buchanan, a former special adviser for AI during the Biden administration.

The June 7, 2026 episode of 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' features guests Rep. Jim Himes and Rep. Don Bacon.

US Congressman Jim Himes said Sergey Lavrov’s threats against diplomats in Kyiv show Russia is 'desperate' on the battlefield. Foreign diplomats refused to leave the capital as US lawmakers pledged continued support and more military aid for Ukraine.

A US lawmaker said Russia’s use of the 'Oreshnik' missile in Ukraine may backfire by giving Kyiv and Western analysts access to debris that reveals its capabilities. Jim Himes stated the strikes fail to intimidate Ukrainians and instead provide intelligence gains, with questions remaining about the missile’s composition and effectiveness.

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a war powers resolution regarding Iran, with Democrats hoping to pass the measure and President Trump potentially facing a rebuke. Rep. Jared Golden, previously the sole Democrat opposing the resolution, now intends to vote yes. The vote's outcome is uncertain due to potential absences.

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.

Democrats in the House are divided on renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with leadership offering no clear guidance as debates over reforms versus a 'clean' reauthorization unfold. The law, Section 702, grants the Trump administration warrantless access to Americans' communications, sparking concerns about surveillance abuses and oversight failures.