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President Trump withdrew an intelligence nomination and named a replacement after bipartisan opposition to the first choice. The action is intended to increase pressure on Congress regarding an elections bill.
President Trump withdrew his initial intelligence nomination and selected Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, as the new nominee. The change followed bipartisan opposition to the earlier selection of Bill Pulte. The replacement is expected to allow Bill Pulte to continue in the position for the time being.
Officials said the move is designed to encourage congressional action on an elections bill.
Background on the Nominations The first nominee drew criticism from members of both parties. The administration responded by naming Jay Clayton to the post. The shift leaves the original nominee in place at least temporarily while the elections legislation remains under consideration.
foxnews.comIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Jerusalem policy summit that two named operations destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure and killed 20 scientists. He also described strikes on missile and regime targets plus new security zones in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon.
foxnews.comA federal judge barred the Kennedy Center from shutting for two years of renovations and required removal of President Trump's name from the building. The board will vote in mid-July on three renovation options.
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