Trump taps federal prosecutor Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence role

President Trump on Thursday announced he’s nominating former SEC chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link

Vice President JD Vance’s chief of staff set to depart White House role

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance’s chief of staff is set to depart his role, Fox News Digital learned Thursday. Jacob Reses is set to formally leave his role by the end of summer. Reses worked with Vance for years and played a key role in Vance’s 2022 Senate … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes on a starring role in Maine’s Senate race

In a time of war, rising costs and Medicaid cuts, Democrats in Maine say another issue is motivating them in this fall’s Senate race: Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court eight years ago. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A pivotal vote by longtime Republican … Read more

Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role, despite revolt in Congress that could block spy powers renewal

Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump announced Tuesday, effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist to the job — as the appointment endangers a bipartisan compromise on renewing a key spy authority. Mr. Trump chose Pulte, … Read more

2020 election denier under scrutiny from fair elections advocates for new role at DOJ

An election denier who tried to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss is facing scrutiny over his new role in the Justice Department as part of a team investigating the president’s foes. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Justice Department has placed Kurt Olsen at … Read more

Idris Elba says him playing James Bond not ‘realistic,’ some audiences won’t accept ‘Black male’ in role

Idris Elba has been at the center of speculation about playing James Bond since Daniel Craig stepped out of the role in 2021. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But in an interview with British GQ published Monday, the actor himself dismissed the talk as unrealistic, … Read more

Rep. Jim Himes says Bill Pulte in intelligence role is Trump’s “worst and most dangerous” appointment

Washington — Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, lambasted President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a controversial housing official, to serve as acting director of national intelligence.  Mr. Trump’s choice of Pulte, who had been the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has drawn backlash from Democrats … Read more

Kathy Hilton exits West Hollywood Pride role amid backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Reality star Kathy Hilton will no longer serve as the West Hollywood Pride Parade’s Grand Marshal Icon, the city and Hilton announced in a joint statement Wednesday, following outrage from some LGBTQ+ community members. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. When the “Real Housewives of Beverly … Read more

Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence

WARSAW, Poland — Poland and Lithuania confirm they are participating in discussions about their potential role in NATO’s nuclear deterrence efforts, which are built around U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe. While talks are in early stages, expanding U.S. nuclear deterrence in Europe could reassure continental allies of continued U.S. military support at a time when … Read more