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Will Confirmation Of Trump’s New DNI Revive Fed’s Favorite Warrantless Spying Tool?

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) does not appear destined for a quick reauthorization, even after Jay Clayton was confirmed as director of national intelligence (DNI).

Donald J. Trump Federal Reserve System

Jul 31, 2026

Reporting

Tulsi Gabbard’s Permanent Replacement Confirmed By Senate, Sets Up Possible Vote On Warrantless Spying Tool

The Senate confirmed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton Tuesday to serve as the next director of national intelligence (DNI), which may revive the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

United States Senate Tulsi Gabbard

Jul 28, 2026

Reporting

Trump Halts Tulsi Replacement’s Nomination Until His Latest Demand Is Met

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Jay Clayton’s nomination to be the new Director of National Intelligence would not move forward until the Senate confirms one of his picks for U.S. Attorney. In a lengthy…

Donald J. Trump United States Senate

Jul 2, 2026

Reporting

GOP Committee Chair Barreling Ahead With Hearing For DNI Pick Despite Trump Blowing Up Nomination Process

Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton announced Wednesday that U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing to be the next director of national intelligence has been postponed…

Donald J. Trump Republican-controlled

Jul 1, 2026

Reporting

CNBC Panel Blames Former President For The Affordability Crisis Facing Americans

It looks like someone’s finally saying the quiet part out loud. On CNBC, no less. Wednesday morning’s Squawk Box didn’t pull any punches when host Joe Kernen and former SEC Chair Jay Clayton decided to go full reality…

Jul 1, 2026

Reporting

Senate Moving Heaven And Earth To Confirm Trump’s DNI Pick As Warrantless Spy Powers Sit On Ice

The Senate moved unusually fast to schedule the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s new nominee for the director of national intelligence. Trump nominated Jay Clayton to permanently serve in the role after…

Donald J. Trump United States Senate

Jul 1, 2026