A U.S. law governing surveillance for foreign intelligence on domestic soil
The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence by a 51-47 vote, removing acting DNI Bill Pulte. Clayton has faced tough questioning over his refusal to plainly say Joe Biden won the 2020 election and about his willingness to resist political pressure. His confirmation clears the way for renewed talks on reauthorising Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The NYT reports a recent meeting between Jared Kushner and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York discusses housing, immigration and affordability as Democrats eye potential gains in November. Jeffries says the affordability crisis is not a hoax and Democrats will deliver transformational change, while Republicans push back and warn against overreaching. If Democrats win, they plan a robust oversight agenda.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the November midterms. The White House has released only a short fact sheet; Republicans, legal experts and budget analysts have questioned the plan’s legality, its roughly $1.2–1.4 trillion cost and how the payments would be funded or authorised without Congress.