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June 9, 2026
Trump Signals Reluctance to Nominate Permanent DNI, Complicating FISA Renewal
- President Trump met with House Speaker Mike Johnson but is not inclined to nominate a permanent DNI, complicating FISA renewal efforts.
- Democrats are refusing to support any FISA extension while Bill Pulte remains acting DNI due to his lack of national security experience.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that a new nominee could help advance FISA legislation, but Trump's current stance poses challenges.
5 Sources
- Thune wants DNI nominee soonJun 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM · Politico
- Thune: White House weighing pick to replace Pulte as long-term DNIJun 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM · The Hill
- Trump to meet House speaker as pressure mounts over surveillance law deadlineJun 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM · The Guardian
- Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA dealJun 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM · ABC News
- Trump not expected to act on Pulte after Johnson meetingJun 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Politico