Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans for quick vote
Trump’s move leaves Bill Pulte in place and deepens uncertainty over Section 702, which lawmakers say is vital for foreign intelligence collection.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he is delaying Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence to pressure the Republican-controlled Congress to pass a voter ID bill.
- A crucial surveillance program lapsed following bipartisan opposition to Trump's initial pick, Bill Pulte, whom lawmakers deemed inexperienced, stalling Clayton's scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
- Speaking from the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Trump stated he will not approve the surveillance program unless it includes "The Save America Act," his name for the voter ID bill.
- Congress has not acted on the voter ID bill due to insufficient support, particularly from Democrats, while Trump accused Democrats of breaking a deal to renew surveillance programs.
- Trump plans to keep Pulte as acting director for now and will not remove Clayton from his U.S. attorney role until replacement Jamie McDonald receives congressional approval.
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