Clayton dodges 2020 election question in heated DNI hearing
What's next: The Senate Intelligence Committee plans a vote next week, with Clayton still likely to clear the GOP-led chamber.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
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Jay Clayton faces Senate hearing for top US intelligence post
Why it matters: Democrats are tying his path to a fight over Bill Pulte’s temporary role and the expired FISA surveillance law.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +2
Trump taps Jay Clayton for DNI after backlash over Pulte
What's next: The nomination comes as Section 702 is set to lapse after the House rejected a short-term extension.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
Trump pushes Pulte to cut more staff at U.S. intelligence office
Why it matters: The move deepens Senate resistance to Pulte and has already complicated renewal of a key surveillance program.
The New York Times, CNBC +3
Trump picks Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
What's next: Pulte can serve temporarily without Senate confirmation while keeping his housing finance post.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +9