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President Trump delays Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill. The delay is linked to a requirement for the surveillance program's approval contingent on the bill's passage, amid opposition to Trump's previous nominee, Bill Pulte.

Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, warned the Trump administration about the potential expiration of a key U.S. government surveillance program. The expiration could create intelligence gaps, according to Cotton.

President Donald Trump has instructed acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte to reduce the size of the office, which has already been scaled back during his second term. Trump expressed support for Pulte despite bipartisan Senate resistance to the appointment and criticized the office as 'way too high for way too long.' The move has delayed a critical national security surveillance program and follows prior workforce and budget cuts under Pulte's predecessor, Tulsi Gabbard.

President Donald Trump instructed acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte to reduce the office's size, which has already been scaled back during his second term. The appointment faced bipartisan Senate resistance, delaying a critical surveillance program renewal, while Pulte, previously head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, lacks national security expertise. Trump also mentioned considering five unnamed candidates for the permanent role.

President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence and instructed him to reduce the office's size and workforce. The office has already been scaled back during Trump's second term, with previous cuts of $700 million annually and a 40% workforce reduction under Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte's appointment faces bipartisan Senate resistance, complicating the renewal of a national security surveillance program.

President Donald Trump wants Bill Pulte, his new acting director of national intelligence, to reduce the size of the office, which has already been scaled back. Trump stated he wants Pulte to begin firing employees, citing inefficiency, and noted bipartisan resistance to the temporary appointment in the Senate.

President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence and instructed him to reduce the office's size, which has already been scaled back under his administration. The move faces bipartisan Senate resistance and has disrupted a critical surveillance program, with critics questioning Pulte's lack of national security experience.

The Senate failed to extend a key surveillance program as a procedural vote collapsed early Friday. The provision of the spy powers law is scheduled to expire on June 12.

The Senate blocked a procedural motion to extend a key surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies, with a 47-52 vote that included bipartisan opposition. The decision followed backlash against President Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence community, raising concerns over Pulte's qualifications and the program's warrantless surveillance practices.

The Senate blocked a procedural vote on extending a key surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies. The decision follows backlash over a Trump pick to lead intelligence, though the content does not elaborate on the specifics of the opposition.

The US Congress approved a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's warrantless spying powers, with bipartisan critics urging reforms. Republican infighting over Section 702 of FISA and resistance from House Speaker Mike Johnson to hardline reforms stalled multi-year renewal efforts.