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Trump Names Clayton DNI, Gabbard Resigns, Democrats Block FISA

6/12/2026

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President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence while Bill Pulte remains acting director.
Democrats will not renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act unless Pulte is removed as acting director.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate could confirm Clayton quickly if paperwork is submitted.
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence after her husband began cancer treatment.

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President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence while Bill Pulte remains acting director.
Democrats will not renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act unless Pulte is removed as acting director.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate could confirm Clayton quickly if paperwork is submitted.
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence after her husband began cancer treatment.