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Jay Clayton was sworn in as the US director of national intelligence, replacing acting director Bill Pulte. His confirmation hearing was contentious, as he refused to directly acknowledge Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election. The oath was administered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Oval Office with the president present.

Jay Clayton was sworn in as the US director of national intelligence after a contentious confirmation hearing. He replaces acting director Bill Pulte and former director Tulsi Gabbard, who stepped down in June. The oath was administered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Oval Office in the presence of the president.

Apple has filed a legal appeal against the U.K. government’s demand to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted user data. The dispute involves Apple’s refusal to build a backdoor, the U.K. shifting from global to targeted access requests, and Apple discontinuing Advanced Data Protection for British users in February 2025.

Bill Pulte, acting director of national intelligence, will step down on Monday, handing over to Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's nominee for the role. Clayton was confirmed by the Senate along party lines after a contentious hearing, while Pulte's interim appointment faced criticism for lacking national security credentials. During Pulte's tenure, Trump released intelligence documents related to 2020 election vulnerabilities.

Bill Pulte, Trump's housing regulator, will end his two-month tenure as acting director of national intelligence on Monday, transferring the role to Jay Clayton, Trump's confirmed pick. Pulte's appointment faced criticism from Republican lawmakers due to his lack of national security credentials, while Clayton's confirmation was delayed and marked by controversy over his refusal to acknowledge Biden's 2020 election win. During Pulte's time in the role, Trump released classified documents and made false claims about the 2020 election.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. The confirmation followed weeks of delay that allowed Bill Pulte to serve temporarily, amid concerns over Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and his actions, including releasing classified documents and reducing staff. Democrats also criticized Clayton for refusing to state outright that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the next intelligence director, with confirmation likely along party lines despite his refusal to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Democrats expressed concerns over Trump’s interim pick, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience, but supported Clayton as a more credible alternative. The Senate voted 51-43 to advance Clayton’s nomination.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the head of the nation’s intelligence agencies along party lines. Democrats prefer Clayton over Trump’s interim pick, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience. Clayton refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election during a contentious hearing.

The Senate advanced Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's departure to care for her husband. The confirmation process is nearing completion amid partisan voting, linked to the stalled Section 702 FISA counter-terrorism program.

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 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.

Tulsi Gabbard's father provided a shocking explanation for his son's behavior following the son's arrest for luring children.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother has been charged after Honolulu police alleged he tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room. The incident involves a criminal investigation by local authorities.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother has been charged after Honolulu police allege he attempted to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.

Batari Gabbard was arrested and charged with custodial interference in the second degree after approaching multiple children at a Waikiki hotel pool, offering them gum and money, and inviting them to his hotel room. The children refused, and Batari was admitted to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation following reports of drug use and a mental health episode, according to his father, Hawaii state Sen. Mike Gabbard.

Batari Gabbard, brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, was charged with custodial interference after approaching multiple children at a Waikiki hotel pool, offering them gum and money, and inviting them to his hotel room. Witnesses reported he wrote the children's names in a notebook, and he was later admitted for psychiatric evaluation.

Batari Gabbard, brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, was arrested and charged with custodial interference after approaching multiple children at a Waikiki hotel pool, offering them gum and money, and inviting them to his hotel room. Witnesses reported he asked for their names and wrote them down, and his father, Hawaii state Sen. Mike Gabbard, stated he is on drugs and experiencing a mental health episode, leading to his hospitalization for psychiatric evaluation.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother was arrested for attempting to entice children back to his hotel room using cash and gum. The incident involved a criminal act targeting minors.

Tulsi Gabbard's older brother was charged with second-degree custodial interference following an incident at a Waikīkī hotel pool on July 12. Police described the event as a 'stranger danger' situation involving attempts to lure children to his hotel room.

Batarti Gabbard, the brother of Tulsi Gabbard, was charged with second-degree custodial interference after allegedly attempting to lure children to his Waikīkī hotel room with offers of gum and money. His family confirmed he is receiving psychiatric treatment. Gabbard was also arrested on theft charges and has court dates scheduled.

Batarti Gabbard, 55, was charged with second-degree custodial interference after allegedly offering money and gum to lure children to his Waikīkī hotel room. His family confirmed he is receiving psychiatric treatment, and he was also arrested on a separate theft charge.

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.

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 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'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.

CIA analysts report increased concerns about political influence undermining objective intelligence analysis since Donald Trump returned to office. The annual survey by the agency’s ombudsman for analytic integrity highlights specific criticisms of actions by then–Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, including dismissals of intelligence officers and revoked security clearances.

Bill Pulte became the acting head of the department of national intelligence after President Trump appointed him to replace Tulsi Gabbard.

Leaked documents reveal the Gabbard family's connections to a sect leader. The Science of Identity founder instructed former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on congressional actions, and her father, a state senator, was also involved.

In TV interviews, Tulsi Gabbard used words and phrases from memos that do not identify the source of the advice. The article highlights three instances where her statements closely mirrored the memos' content.

Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, stated that U.S. intelligence agencies concluded Iran is not building nuclear weapons and has not resumed its 2003 nuclear weapons program. The article questions the reliability of evidence on Iranian nuclear weapons.

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has fired six political appointees placed by former Director Tulsi Gabbard and removed dozens of career intelligence officials from their roles.

Trump's acting intelligence chief, Bill Pulte, fired dozens of staff members, including political appointees tied to former director Tulsi Gabbard. The firings occurred less than a week after Pulte's appointment following Gabbard's departure. Cuts at the National Terrorism Center are expected to be significant.

Several staff members were fired from the US office of the director of national intelligence after Bill Pulte was appointed acting director following Tulsi Gabbard's departure. CNN and ABC News reported the firings targeted political appointees linked to Gabbard and included cuts to the National Terrorism Center.

A 'Deep state purge' is occurring at Tulsi Gabbard's former office as Trump's new spy chief aims to dismiss hundreds of staff. The action is part of efforts to reshape the intelligence community under the new leadership.

Tulsi Gabbard released declassified evidence accusing Anthony Fauci of causing the COVID-19 pandemic. The accusation claims a cover-up involving the intelligence community.

Tulsi Gabbard claimed new evidence suggests misleading statements about Covid-19 research involving Anthony Fauci and intelligence findings. The claim was made on her final day in office as Director of National Intelligence.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents highlighting Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in the government's COVID-19 origins review before leaving office. Bill Pulte, facing bipartisan criticism for his lack of intelligence experience, is set to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) as Trump's nominee, Jay Clayton, faces delays due to stalled voter identification legislation.