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Tulsi Gabbard alleges Anthony Fauci funded Wuhan research in China that sparked COVID-19

Outgoing US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released declassified documents. These documents accuse Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Gabbard claims Fauci influenced intelligence assessments on COVID-19 origins. She also alleges he misled Congress under oath. The revelations come on her final day in office.

The Economic Times

Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her

Cook is at the center of a supreme court case focused on whether Trump’s firing of her from the Fed board was legal

The Guardian - US

An empty committee room defines Senate-White House relations

An empty Senate Intelligence Committee room summed up the mood Wednesday afternoon during what was supposed to be an easy step in Majority Leader John Thune’s plan to revive a lapsed surveillance authority. Instead, the key spy powers tool, the committee room and senators themselves were left in the dark…

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Trump Abruptly Delays Jay Clayton's DNI Hearing In Bid to Secure US Attorney Position

President Donald Trump abruptly postponed the confirmation hearing for his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, in the hopes of securing the position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for his pick.

International Business Times

Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans

President Donald Trump has disrupted the confirmation of his intelligence chief nominee. This move jeopardizes the renewal of a vital surveillance program. The decision has created friction with Republican lawmakers. The situation leaves a temporary appointee in charge, raising concerns about national security experience. The future of the surveillance tool…

The Economic Times

‘As long as it takes’: Trump hints at Senate stalemate and claims Democrats ‘afraid of’ his acting spy chief

Trump’s pronouncement comes as Republicans had hoped to expedite the confirmation of Jay Clayton in order to stop Bill Pulte from taking over as acting director of National Intelligence

The Independent UK

Trump derails confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief

Move will allow Trump’s controversial pick, Bill Pulte, to assume role and remain in place for at least several weeks

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Trump says he has signed peace deal – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

President Donald Trump suspends US intel chief Senate confirmation

US President Donald Trump has suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief, saying on Wednesday he wanted to be sure Clayton's current post as prosecutor will be filled by the man of his choosing. " DNI today, and will not be going forward until Jamie McDonald…

The Economic Times

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

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

The Independent UK

Trump upends Senate path on surveillance authority

President Donald Trump on Wednesday complicated Senate Republican plans to quickly revive a key surveillance authority, delaying a scheduled confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton and pressing for the inclusion of a controversial voter ID measure. Trump, in an early morning social media post, said he was “cancelling” the hearing for…

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Thune bucks Trump on tying voter ID law to renewal of FISA spy bill: ‘Not realistic’

The Save America Act represents Trump’s second action complicating the Senate GOP’s work to renew FISA Section 702

The Independent UK

'Mr President, Come After Me': Newsom Dares Trump After Claiming He Landed on a 'Hit List'

California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation, claiming it's an intimidation tactic as he considers a 2028 presidential bid.

International Business Times UK

Fight night: FISA and beyond

Brawling in the ring at Sunday’s UFC fight came with a show of Republican unity, as congressional leaders like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson turned up to watch the event on the White House lawn. But outside the Octagon and behind the scenes, another fight was…

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‘Lots of pain might have been avoided’: Trump’s new nominee for Intelligence Director praised after initial pick caused an uproar in Congress

A Democrat noted that he will make “a terrific DNI.”

The Mary Sue

Senate Faces Pressure to Confirm Jay Clayton as Trump Abandons His Controversial Pick for Intelligence Director

The move comes just days before a critical surveillance law expires, adding urgency to an already messy transition.

Latin Times

Trump Turns to Veteran Prosecutor Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post After Bipartisan Backlash to Pulte Appointment

Democrats and some Republicans criticized previous appointee Bill Pulte for his lack of intelligence and national security experience

The Economic Times

Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

A vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track foreign spies. A court order allows its use for another year. Lawmakers are on recess. The program's renewal has been contentious due to privacy concerns. A new…

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The Independent UK

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion

The Guardian - US

Crowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trump’s emergency appeal to keep his name on building – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now?

Congress has failed to reauthorize section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amid questions over its future

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: another day, another claim of imminent peace deal with Iran

President claims US and Iran are on the verge yet again, but we’ve heard that before – key US politics stories from Thursday 11 June

International Business Times UK

The Spy Law That Stopped a Taylor Swift Concert Attack Is About to Expire

A US surveillance programme credited with preventing a terrorist plot is at risk of expiring due to political disagreements over an intelligence appointment.

The Independent UK

Bill Pulte tried to bump up Tulsi Gabbard’s last day as spy chief: report

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Trump nominates former SEC chair to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as DNI

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