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June 15, 2026
Senate Pushes for Jay Clayton's Confirmation Amid FISA Renewal Challenges
- The Senate is working to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, which is essential for renewing the expired FISA Section 702.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the FISA renewal is contingent on Clayton's confirmation, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
- Former President Donald Trump's attempt to link FISA renewal to a voter ID law has been rejected by Senate leadership, complicating the legislative process.
5 Sources
- This week on The Hill: Senate tees up Clayton DNI nomination as FISA talks stallJun 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Trump: FISA extension must include Save America ActJun 15, 2026 at 11:52 AM · The Hill
- Senate to confirm Jay Clayton as soon as ThursdayJun 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM · Politico
- Thune says Senate will move FISA bill without SAVE America Act, rebuffing TrumpJun 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM · The Hill
- Thune bucks Trump on tying voter ID law to renewal of FISA spy bill: ‘Not realistic’Jun 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM · Independent