Trump and Pakistan said a U.S.-Iran deal could be finalized within 24 hours, but Iran said it would not be signed Sunday. The proposed memorandum includes provisions on the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
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Trump said Bill Pulte will become acting director of national intelligence on June 19 while remaining head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The decision has sparked bipartisan concern and threatened renewal of Section 702, a surveillance authority set to expire Friday.
A push to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has stalled after President Trump named Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence. Democrats and some Republicans say Pulte lacks the qualifications for the role and are pressing for a permanent nominee.
President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer and current acting attorney general, to permanently lead the Justice Department. The nomination is expected to face scrutiny over the Epstein files, January 6 prosecutions and a shelved $1.8 billion fund.
President Trump named FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard at the end of June. Pulte will keep his housing agency roles while taking over the intelligence office temporarily.
Senate Democrats are intensifying efforts to block the Trump-era $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund amid legal challenges and concerns over taxpayer payouts. A new bill seeks to shut down the fund and bar payments linked to lawsuits by the president or vice president.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has decided to block the confirmation of key leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs, intensifying Democratic efforts to prevent the Trump administration from reducing the agency's workforce. This move, along with Representative Adam Schiff's hold on a separate Trump nominee, underscores the heightened partisan tensions over federal agency staffing. These actions reflect broader Democratic concerns about the potential negative impact of the administration's plans on the effectiveness of federal agencies in serving the public.
President Donald Trump's nomination of Ed Martin as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia has generated significant controversy due to Martin's past advocacy for the "Stop the Steal" movement and his representation of defendants from the U.S. Capitol riot. Senator Adam Schiff has announced plans to place a hold on Martin's nomination, citing concerns over Martin's controversial actions and statements, which pose a major obstacle to his confirmation. Martin's tenure as interim U.S. attorney has been criticized for politically charged actions, including demoting federal prosecutors involved in January 6th cases, raising concerns about the impartiality and integrity of the prosecutorial process.