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June 11, 2026
Trump Nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Amid Controversy
- President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence, following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation.
- Sen. Mark Warner expresses hope for a quick Senate confirmation of Clayton, amid concerns over Bill Pulte's lack of experience.
- Democrats are unlikely to support reauthorization of a key surveillance authority unless Pulte is removed from his acting role.
9 Sources
- Scoop: Pulte sought Gabbard's early removal as intel czarJun 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM · Axios
- Trump picks Jay Clayton for Director of National IntelligenceJun 11, 2026 at 6:13 PM · Axios
- Trump nominates ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as intelligence chiefJun 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM · The Hill
- Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill PulteJun 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM · NYT
- Trump’s acting spy chief pushed out Tulsi Gabbard telling her ‘Today is your last day’: reportJun 11, 2026 at 7:20 PM · Independent
- Who is Jay Clayton, new Trump DNI pick?Jun 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM · The Hill
- Warner says Clayton has ‘right temperament’ for DNI roleJun 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM · The Hill
- Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"Jun 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM · CBS News
- Trump won't back FISA renewal without his SAVE America Act voting billJun 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM · Axios