Pulte

The president canceled a hearing for Jay Clayton's intelligence chief nomination, linking the decision to efforts to pass voting restrictions. The hearing will be delayed until Clayton's replacement as U.S. attorney is confirmed, and Pulte will remain in their position.

The House rejected an extension of spy powers due to concerns raised by Pulte. The decision highlights ongoing debates over surveillance authority.

President Trump’s acceleration of a controversial pick to lead the intelligence community is intensifying a stalemate over renewing spy powers, complicating efforts to secure even a short-term extension. House and Senate attempts to pass a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the surveillance law face heightened challenges due to the dispute.

A FISA spy program allowing the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad faces potential disruption due to Trump's selection of Pulte for director of national intelligence. A rare lapse in the relevant law has become more likely.

Congress has a Friday deadline to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with critics from both left and right arguing it is prone to abuse. Some lawmakers refuse to support the extension until President Trump withdraws his nominee to oversee the intelligence community.

Trump supports Pulte for an intelligence position and advocates for a short-term extension of a foreign surveillance law. A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire unless Congress takes action.

A revolt over Trump's DNI pick Pulte has put FISA reauthorization at risk. Congress delayed the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 45 days ago, with Republican leaders now facing a new deadline.

Riggleman criticizes Pulte for being 'woefully under qualified' to serve as Intelligence Director. The statement highlights concerns about Pulte's suitability for the role.

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.

President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He also mentioned wanting Pulte to 'start the process' of shrinking the intelligence office.

A deal to renew FISA surveillance law is faltering in the Senate due to concerns over Pulte. Trump appointed Pulte, a businessman and political ally, as federal housing director, where he conducted a retribution campaign against the president's perceived enemies.

Trump’s selection of Pulte for a spy chief role has raised concerns among lawmakers about the extension of the expiring Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Republican and Democratic lawmakers warn the choice could jeopardize the bill’s renewal.

GOP Senator Tillis criticized Trump's intelligence pick Pulte, stating he 'doesn't think he has a prayer.' Pulte is described as a Trump loyalist who targeted political opponents during his leadership of a housing regulatory agency.

Cassidy claims Pulte is not competent for the intelligence director role. Intelligence community veterans have warned that Pulte is ill-prepared for the job and could target Trump's foes.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began, facing questions about diplomatic efforts. A settlement fund for Trump's political allies is paused by a court, and protesters were arrested outside the hearing. FHFA director Pulte has made criminal referrals against Trump rivals, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Sen. Adam Schiff, but charges have been dismissed or rebuffed.

Trump has appointed housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Tulsi Gabbard is set to leave her post on June 30.