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The Virginia Senate race is set with Bert Mizusawa as the Republican nominee challenging Mark Warner, D-Va, and independent candidate Mark Moran. Mizusawa, a former Major General, focuses on debt and military issues, while Moran, a former reality TV contestant, runs independently after a failed Democratic bid. Warner, a veteran on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is seeking re-election.

The Virginia Senate race is set after delays, with Republican Bert Mizusawa securing the nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Warner in a three-way contest. Independent candidate Mark Moran, a former Democrat, is also running, while Mizusawa, a former military official, focuses on debt and military issues.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. Clayton testified during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 15, 2026.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence. The confirmation occurred during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence, with confirmation likely along party lines after a contentious hearing where he refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Democrats expressed more confidence in Clayton than in interim director Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience.

The Senate advanced Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), moving him closer to confirmation after former DNI Tulsi Gabbard resigned. The vote occurred amid partisan debate over Clayton's nomination and stalled efforts to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key counter-terrorism tool.

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead US intelligence agencies. Jay Clayton is President Donald Trump’s nominee for the position.

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to lead U.S. intelligence agencies along party lines with a 9-8 vote. Democrats initially showed support but shifted after Clayton refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, leading to all Democratic committee members voting against him. The nomination now moves to a potential floor vote.

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies along party lines, with Democrats opposing due to his refusal to acknowledge former President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. The 9-8 vote followed contentious hearings and Democratic criticism of Clayton's performance.

Sen. Mark Warner announced he will vote against Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) due to dissatisfaction with Clayton’s confirmation hearing performance, particularly his evasive responses about the 2020 election and criticism of Tulsi Gabbard’s actions. Warner acknowledged Clayton’s prior work at the SEC but stated he was 'bitterly disappointed,' while noting the Senate panel’s Republican majority likely ensures Clayton’s confirmation despite opposition.

President Trumps nominee Jay Clayton faces Senate Intelligence Committee questions about his independence as Director of National Intelligence, with Democrats expressing concerns he may interfere in U.S. elections. Clayton emphasized his focus on foreign election interference, while senators also scrutinized his past actions as a U.S. attorney, including subpoenaing New York Times journalists.

Jay Clayton, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, refused to comment on who won the 2020 election during his Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing. The hearing focused more on recent events than the role's typical focus on foreign threats and national security.

Democratic senators questioned Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, about election security and whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Clayton avoided confirming Biden’s victory, stating only that Biden was 'certified,' and Democrats expressed frustration with his responses.

President Donald Trump's nominee for intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, faced repeated Democratic challenges during a confirmation hearing over whether former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Clayton avoided confirming Biden's victory, stating the election was 'certified' instead. Democrats expressed concerns about potential Trump influence on intelligence agencies.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, emphasized his national security experience during Senate testimony, while Democrats questioned him about election interference and the 2020 election certification. Clayton avoided confirming Joe Biden won the 2020 election but acknowledged it was certified, as bipartisan support for his nomination remains uncertain.

President Donald Trump asserts that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue traffic stops despite a new policy to halt them, following a third fatality in a week during encounters with immigration officers. The article also details ongoing Senate proceedings, including a confirmation hearing for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and a delayed nomination for intelligence chief Jay Clayton.

Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face a Senate intelligence committee confirmation hearing to become the next intelligence chief. If confirmed, he would replace Bill Pulte, whose acting director role has drawn bipartisan criticism over his lack of intelligence experience and perceived alignment with Trump's political agenda.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, will face a Senate confirmation hearing after Trump initially delayed the process. The nomination follows the resignation of former DNI Tulsi Gabbard and aims to avoid controversy over Trump's previous pick, Bill Pulte, which stalled FISA reauthorization. Democrats oppose Pulte's appointment but support Clayton, seen as a compromise to restart counter-terrorism tool discussions.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, will have a second confirmation hearing after Trump initially derailed the process. The Senate Intelligence Committee rescheduled the hearing following political disputes over Trump's interim appointment of Bill Pulte and demands to link FISA reauthorization to the SAVE America Act.

Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence faces scrutiny over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), with concerns about its effectiveness and politicization. Senators from both parties question the ODNI's role, citing past controversies involving Tulsi Gabbard and Bill Pulte, while Democrats seek to replace Pulte and Republicans aim to advance a spy law.

Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The hearing follows a weekslong delay.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to head intelligence agencies, weeks after his nomination was delayed. Republicans and some Democrats support Clayton over interim appointee Bill Pulte, while Democrats are expected to question him on election interference amid concerns about promoting baseless conspiracy theories.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a hearing for President Trump's nominee Jay Clayton to lead U.S. intelligence agencies after weeks of delay. Republicans and some Democrats support Clayton over interim appointee Bill Pulte, but Democrats are expected to question him on election interference concerns, with some opposing his nomination.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a July 15 confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton's nomination as director of national intelligence, aiming to replace Bill Pulte and advance the reauthorization of a lapsed spy authority. President Trump delayed the process until James McDonald's nomination for U.S. attorney was approved, and Republicans seek confirmation before an August recess to resolve a stalemate over extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Democratic senators agreed to renew Congress's anti-terror spying powers under Section 702 of FISA amid concerns about national security, despite the provision's expiration in June 2024. The renewal is tied to ongoing disputes over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, with critics citing his lack of intelligence experience. Trump has also conditioned FISA 702 renewal on passing the SAVE Act, which imposes voter ID requirements.

Legislation to revive warrantless spying powers under FISA remains uncertain after President Trump delayed a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for Jay Clayton, his nominee for director of national intelligence. The delay has stalled negotiations related to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

President Trump canceled the Senate hearing for his DNI nominee Jay Clayton until U.S. Attorney nominee Jamie McDonald is confirmed. Senate lawmakers and aides were uncertain about Trump's authority to cancel the hearing, with some stating it was unclear if the hearing would proceed. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton later confirmed the hearing would go ahead despite Trump's statement.

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.

President Donald Trump delayed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton's nomination as director of national intelligence, leading to its postponement. The Senate Intelligence Committee chair Tom Cotton expressed regret, while Democrats criticized the move as undermining national security. Concerns were raised about the impact on the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and the delay in confirming a replacement for Acting Intel Director Bill Pulte.

President Donald Trump urged the Senate to delay the confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton, leading to its postponement. Trump cited concerns about a broken deal with Democrats and Clayton’s role as U.S. attorney, while senators criticized the move for disrupting national security processes and delaying FISA law renewal.

President Donald Trump directed the postponement of Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence, citing concerns about a broken deal with Democrats and Clayton's ongoing role as U.S. attorney. Senate Democrats criticized the move as undermining national security, while Republicans expressed concerns about delays in passing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

President Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, disrupting Senate efforts to renew a surveillance program and causing tension with Republicans. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton criticized the delay but later postponed the hearing. Trump's move increases the likelihood of Bill Pulte, a controversial temporary appointee, assuming the role.

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.

President Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill. The postponement of Clayton's confirmation hearing, directed by Trump, caused uncertainty over the intelligence community's leadership and a surveillance program. Senator Tom Cotton, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed regret over the delay but pledged to proceed with the confirmation soon.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence despite President Trump's demand to delay the process. Trump linked the approval of Clayton and another nominee, Jamie McDonald, to the passage of a voting bill and the renewal of a surveillance tool. Senator Tom Cotton stated the hearing will proceed unless Trump withdraws the nomination or orders Clayton not to appear.

President Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton pledged to proceed with a confirmation hearing despite Trump's move, which has stalled the renewal of a key surveillance program under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The dispute involves bipartisan criticism of Trump's prior selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.

President Trump delayed Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead U.S. intelligence to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill. Senate intelligence committee chairman Tom Cotton pledged to proceed with a confirmation hearing unless Trump withdraws the nomination. The delay complicates the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a surveillance program critical for intelligence gathering.

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.

Sen. Mark Warner stated that intelligence community leaders are terrified of showing information to Bill Pulte, whom President Trump appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence. Democrats are blocking the reauthorization of a key spy power to prevent Pulte from taking over, protesting his appointment as temporary intelligence chief.

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.