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Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate

With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en…

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Trump’s acting intelligence director begins purge with wave of firings: report

Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist, took over from Tulsi Gabbard last week and has vowed to cut hundreds of intelligence jobs

The Independent UK

‘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.”

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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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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 Independent UK

FISA spy powers are likely to expire after House vote collapses in bipartisan fashion

The law is set to expire on Friday at midnight

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Trump has once again chucked a grenade on the Senate floor ahead of a key funding deadline

ANALYSIS: Senate Majority Leader John Thune could well end up the loser of Trump’s war with Democrats over Bill Pulte simply because House Speaker Mike Johnson is closer to the president, writes John Bowden

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House vote puts surveillance authority on path to lapse

The House did not pass a short-term extension of a powerful surveillance tool Thursday morning as members headed out of town for a recess, all but ensuring the spy power’s statutory authority would lapse going into the weekend. The vote to reject a reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign…

Roll Call

Lawmakers sound the alarm on Trump’s ‘most dangerous’ Cabinet pick

Bill Pulte’s temporary role as intelligence director is just long enough to disrupt midterm elections, Democrats fear

The Independent UK

"People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats

"This resolution does nothing to advance a solution," one House Democrat fumed.

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Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden

Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556

The Guardian - AU

What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program

U.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security

The Independent UK

'Vile and Evil': Lawmakers Slam 'Totally Unfit' Donald Trump After 'Pathetic' Iran Speech

Democratic lawmakers, led by Congressman Seth Moulton, criticise President Trump's speech on the US-Iran conflict, calling it 'pathetic' and 'dangerous.'

International Business Times UK

Oil prices rise as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks

The increase came as the war moved into its fifth week, showing little sign of abating.

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Trump Backs Section 702 Reauthorization After Once Calling To 'KILL FISA'

The president is much less concerned about the law's potential for overreach now that he's in charge of the government wielding it.

Roll Call

Uncertainty shrouds key surveillance authority renewal in House

House lawmakers who met with Trump administration officials Wednesday on Capitol Hill emerged with no clear consensus, with some still undecided over whether to reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority without adding more privacy guardrails. The administration, according to lawmakers, has said it wants Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…

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Donald Trump demands Congress ignore privacy concerns and extend intrusive law to spy on Americans’ private communications

Each day the right to privacy shrinks further.

The Independent UK

MTG breaks with Trump one last time and claims US involvement in Venezuela ‘doesn’t serve’ American people

Greene says Trump’s voters ‘sick and tired’ of foreign policy focus that she says enriches wealthy interests

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‘They lied to our face’: Democrats decry Trump’s military raid on Venezuela

Lawmakers call US intervention and capture of Maduro ‘wildly illegal’ and say it lacked congressional approval

Reason

Hegseth Won't Let Us See a Video That Might Undermine Support for Trump's Bloodthirsty Anti-Drug Strategy

The defense secretary claims the video, which shows a second strike that killed two floundering survivors, would compromise "sources and methods."

Reason

Hegseth Mulls Releasing a Video That Illustrates the Brutality of Trump's Murderous Anti-Drug Strategy

The footage shows what happened to the survivors of the September 2 attack that inaugurated the president's deadly campaign against suspected drug boats.

The Guardian - US

Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat

Trump team faces mounting pressure as members of Congress allege that the deadly attack was unlawful

Axios

Scoop: Democrats call Trump's bluff on releasing Venezuelan boat strike video

"We look forward to your prompt response and release of this footage to the public," the lawmakers wrote.

The Independent UK

Admiral says two survivors on ‘narco boat’ hit with second strike had no way to call for help, report says

In a closed-door briefing to lawmakers, Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley reportedly said the two survivors did not appear to have communications equipment

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Admiral denies ‘kill them all’ order from Pete Hegseth, but lawmakers left with serious questions after seeing classified video

Is he putting his career on the line for this administration?

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