I don’t like doing this, but it needs to be done. People keep sending me this video; it is nonsense. Steve Bannon and John Solomon broadcast a conversation targeting John Thune, Tom Cotton and Todd Blanche for obstructing the release of transcripts held in the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI). What Solomon reports in […] The post The Outrage Grift – Steve Bannon and John Solomon Sell a False Story Relying on Audience Naivete appeared first on StoneZone .
I don’t like doing this, but it needs to be done. People keep sending me this video; it is nonsense. Steve Bannon and John Solomon broadcast a conversation targeting John Thune, Tom Cotton and Todd Blanche for obstructing the release of transcripts held in the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI). What Solomon reports in this interview is disconnected from the process that exists. Solomon wants the transcripts of former CIA Director John Brennan released. Fine, no problem. Except Solomon apparently doesn’t understand the process to gain declassification of an equity that is not within the executive branch. The transcript is in the legislative branch. There are separation of powers issues, equity issues and stakeholder…Open
President Donald Trump nominated Clayton, who was serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York at the time, for the role last month. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is currently serving as acting DNI in the interim.
A swift confirmation of Jay Clayton as the next director of National Intelligence appears less likely after multiple Democrats left his Wednesday confirmation hearing dissatisfied with his responses.
President Trump announced Wednesday morning he is pausing the confirmation process for federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to be director of national intelligence until Congress approves the nation’s warrantless spy powers and a voter ID bill. But he later faced resistance from an ally — Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee — who at first said the hearing was slated to proceed. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5927665-donald-trump-pauses-clayton-dni-nomination/ #Trump #BillPulte #JayClayton #Congress #Senate #Thune #TomCotton #NationalIntelligence
"Some indicia of an arguable political bias on the part of the Complainant in favor of a rival political candidate." He criticized GOP congressmen, recounted that he asked to hide his complaint from Republicans on the intelligence committee, pointed to his close links to Joe Biden’s efforts in Ukraine, and more.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is buying location data for investigations. FBI Director Kash Patel's admission came during this week's Senate Intelligence Committee on worldwide threats. It's the first time the agency has said they have resumed purchasing American's data. It's the first confirmation that the FBI has resumed purchasing location data, after former Director Christopher Wray said in 2023 that the agency had stopped the practice. Read More: https://thehill.com/ #kashpatel #fbi #senate #tracking #data
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard briefed the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, stating that the U.S. military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran are a strategic success.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tulsi Gabbard, the Senate Intelligence Committee, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: The briefing occurred on Wednesday during a […] The post Tulsi Gabbard Tells Senate that Trump’s Iran Strikes Are Strategic Success. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard briefed the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, stating that the U.S. military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran are a strategic success. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tulsi Gabbard, the Senate Intelligence Committee, and President Donald J. Trump . WHEN & WHERE: The briefing occurred on Wednesday during a Senate Intelligence Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. KEY QUOTE: Gabbard stated that Iran’s capability to project military force has been “largely destroyed” and the regime’s strategic position in the region is now “significantly degraded.” IMPACT: The U.S. intelligence community cautions that the Islamist government remains…Open
The director of national intelligence provided the Senate Intelligence Committee with mixed messages about the state of Iran’s nuclear program before the war began.
