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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Paul Farrell

Trump keeps Bill Pulte in acting intelligence role while attacking ‘Dumocrats’ on Truth Social over FISA and Save America Act

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community, using the critical appointment to pressure Congress on a voter-identification bill.

The move also hinges on the approval of James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a position of significant influence.

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