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foxnews.comTrump Appoints 38-Year-Old Housing Regulator With No Intelligence Experience as Acting DNI on Temporary Basis
President Donald Trump announced that his 38-year-old housing regulator will serve as acting director of national intelligence beginning June 19. Congressional Republicans urged a permanent selection before key surveillance provisions expire on Friday.
abcnews.go.comVice President Addresses Reports of Heightened Israeli Intelligence Activity
Vice President JD Vance responded to questions about a reported increase in Israel's counterintelligence threat level. The Pentagon raised the designation to its highest category. The White House has denied the underlying reports.
themarysue.comTrump Nominates Housing Official to Lead Intelligence Office
President Trump has nominated a housing official to serve as Director of National Intelligence. The selection has prompted discussions about reducing the size or eliminating the office.
Breaking DefenseNRO Adds Eight-Figure Sum to BlackSky Contract, Extending AROS Satellite Delivery to 2028
The modification raises the total value above $150 million and supports development of wide-area AROS satellites for 2028 delivery.
abcnews.go.comTrump and Johnson Meet at White House on FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Ahead of Friday Deadline
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson met Tuesday to address renewal of the surveillance program before its Friday deadline. Pulte's acting DNI role has drawn Democratic objections.
The HillHouse Speaker Meets With President Trump as FISA Renewal Faces Democratic Opposition
The House speaker is meeting with President Trump to discuss reauthorization of foreign surveillance authorities. Democratic opposition to the acting Director of National Intelligence appointment has complicated negotiations ahead of a Friday deadline.
The HillWhite House Weighs Long-Term Nominee to Replace Acting DNI
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the White House is considering a permanent replacement for Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence. The move could address a Democratic hold on legislation to extend Section 702 surveillance authority set to expire Friday.
SemaforRepublicans urge withdrawal of Pulte nomination over FISA extension
Senate Republicans say Democrats will block a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act extension unless the White House withdraws Bill Pulte's nomination to be acting director of national intelligence. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said conversations about a path forward are ong…
theyeshivaworld.comHouse Democrats Block Extension of Spy Powers
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will not back renewal of Section 702 unless the acting Director of National Intelligence is removed. The current short-term extension expires June 12.
Abc NewsCongress Deadline on FISA Reauthorization and DNI Appointment
Lawmakers must decide by Friday whether to extend a warrantless surveillance program. A dispute over an acting intelligence director appointment has complicated efforts to secure bipartisan support.
The HillJeffries Says Democrats Will Block FISA Section 702 Renewal While Pulte Serves as Acting DNI
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday he will oppose renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as long as Bill Pulte remains acting director of national intelligence.
Los Angeles TimesSenate Blocks Long-Term Extension of Section 702 Surveillance Authority After Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting DNI
A procedural vote to extend the program failed early Friday. Seven Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in blocking a long-term extension.
indiatoday.intoday.inPentagon Assessment Warns of Heightened Israeli Counterintelligence Threat to US
The Pentagon assessed Israel's intelligence collection capabilities as operating at a critical level and expressed concerns that Israeli intelligence may be targeting senior U.S. officials.
democracynow.orgPentagon Raises Israel's Counterintelligence Threat Level to Critical
The Defense Intelligence Agency elevated Israel's threat designation after concerns that Israeli intelligence operations targeted senior U.S. officials. Reports cited a seven-page assessment and specific surveillance efforts directed at policy discussions on Middle East conflicts…
therecord.mediaSenator Questions Acting Intelligence Director Appointment
A Republican senator said the acting director of national intelligence lacks national security experience. Other lawmakers from both parties have also raised concerns about the selection.
The GuardianAuthor of UK Report on Chinese Organised Crime Says He Was Targeted by Influence Attempts
Dr David Wilson said he received a phone call from a former British police officer and multiple LinkedIn messages while researching links between Chinese criminal networks and the state.
nationalpost.comNew Mossad Chief Roman Gofman Removes Longtime Deputy and Reshapes Senior Leadership
Roman Gofman told deputy A. he is being removed and replaced by an internal candidate. The agency described the move as part of a senior leadership restructuring.
azernews.azMossad's New Director Removes 22-Year Veteran Deputy in First Week, Issues Praise
New Mossad chief Roman Gofman announced the departure of deputy director A. during his first week in the role. The outgoing deputy had served 22 years in the agency.
Japan TimesUS, Iran Hold Nuclear and Ceasefire Talks; Israel Monitors Negotiations, Pentagon Raises Counterintelligence Threat
The Pentagon has elevated its assessment of Israeli espionage activity to critical. U.S. officials say recent efforts to monitor negotiations with Iran crossed a previously accepted line.
rnz.co.nzMali Court Jails French DGSE Agent for 20 Years, Also Bans Him from Country and Fines Him €5,500
A Malian court sentenced Yann V., a registered DGSE officer, to 20 years in prison and a fine for undermining state security. The ruling also bars him from Mali for 20 years.
Washington ExaminerTrump Endorses Further Cuts to ODNI Workforce, Citing Longstanding Bloat After Gabbard's 30% Reduction
President Trump said on Air Force One that he supports workforce reductions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence under incoming acting Director Bill Pulte.
rte.ieIsraeli Plan to Topple Iranian Regime Reportedly Involved Kurdish Ground Forces
A reported Israeli plan called for Kurdish ground forces supported by Israeli air cover and captured weapons to trigger internal collapse in Iran. The plan was not carried out after a reported leak. Israeli sources now favor maintaining a blockade.
thehindu.comAnnounced DNI Nominee Lacks Security Clearance
President Trump announced Bill Pulte as the next Acting Director of National Intelligence earlier this week. Pulte has not yet been vetted and does not hold a security clearance for highly classified information.
revolver.newsSenate Blocks Extension of Warrantless Surveillance Program
The Senate voted 47-52 on Friday against advancing a bill to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The program is set to expire June 12 unless lawmakers act next week.
thehindu.comFive Eyes Nations Warn Chinese Intelligence Using LinkedIn and Job Sites to Target Western Personnel
The U.S. and its intelligence partners issued a bulletin this week detailing recruitment efforts by Chinese military intelligence services on professional networking platforms.
Iran and Pakistan held nuclear call on unsecured line
Iran and Pakistan conducted a nuclear warning call on an unsecured line that U.S. intelligence reportedly intercepted. An ex-CIA analyst stated Iran likely possesses at least three warheads and may conduct an underground test.
al-monitor.comIsrael Deployed Elite Units to Azerbaijan, cooperated with regional partners against Iran during conflict
CNN reported that Israel maintained covert military and intelligence positions in Azerbaijan and other countries during its conflict with Iran, placing forces within 60 miles of Tabriz.
americanbanker.comSenate Amendment to Block Pulte as Acting DNI Fails on 49-49 Tie Vote
Three Republican senators joined Democrats in voting for the measure, which would have blocked Bill Pulte from serving as acting director of national intelligence while heading the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
thehindu.comTrump Names New Acting DNI After Pulte Withdraws
President Trump stated Thursday that Bill Pulte will not be nominated permanently as Director of National Intelligence. The administration is interviewing other candidates for the role.
Nbc NewsCIA Investigates Missing $40M in Gold, Places Senior Officials on Leave and Refers Case to FBI
The agency acted after David Rush, a 17-year CIA employee, was arrested in May on charges of lying about his background and misusing agency funds. Lawmakers received a briefing on the case this week.
680news.comAmaryllis Fox Kennedy Resigns From Trump Administration, Citing Intelligence Community Oversight Concerns
Former senior Trump administration official Amaryllis Fox Kennedy said she resigned last month over concerns about oversight of intelligence community spending, including gold bullion.
japan-forward.comFive Eyes nations accuse China of using fake online job ads to gather defense and policy information
The Five Eyes alliance issued a bulletin on Wednesday warning that Chinese military intelligence is using professional networking sites to recruit people with access to classified information.
breakingnews.ieSir Alex Younger, MI6 chief from 2014-2020, dies at 62 after cancer treatment
Sir Alex Younger, who led Britain's Secret Intelligence Service from 2014 to 2020, died aged 62 after treatment for cancer. Tributes came from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prince William and others.
upi.comTrump Nominates Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence Amid FISA 702 Renewal Debate
President Trump named Bill Pulte to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence one week before FISA Section 702 authorities are set to expire on June 12.
bbc.co.ukChinese state-affiliated groups post OSINT analyst jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork
Intelligence services from the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand say Chinese agents post analyst roles on LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to obtain non-public information from cleared personnel and military staff.
order-order.comMI5: Chinese intelligence recruits UK officials on job sites
MI5 and Five Eyes partners say Chinese agents post fake recruiter ads on LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to identify civil servants and military personnel with security clearances. Candidates are asked for non-public information on defence and foreign policy.
thehindu.comFive Eyes intelligence agencies issue joint bulletin alleging Chinese military use of job sites to recruit Western personnel
Intelligence agencies from the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued a bulletin on Wednesday detailing an online recruitment operation by Chinese military intelligence targeting government and military personnel.
thehindu.comChinese military intelligence uses LinkedIn to contact Western defense analysts, Five Eyes nations say
Intelligence services from the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Britain issued a joint alert stating that Chinese military intelligence is using fake profiles and job offers on professional networking sites to target government and military personnel with security clearan…
Breaking DefenseArmy, Joint Staff to Test Stratospheric Balloon With Autonomous Sensor Prototype
The Army’s G-2 and the Joint Staff’s J-7 will test an autonomous target recognition sensor mounted on a stratospheric high-altitude balloon in the coming days.
jns.orgNew Mossad Chief Meets Medics Who Saved His Life on October 7
The incoming Mossad director met the two United Hatzalah medics who treated him during the October 7 attacks. The reunion took place at his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday.
nationalpost.comChinese State-Linked Tech Firm Develops AI System to Predict Threats to Public Order
The Times reported that a Chinese state-linked tech company is using AI to predict who might become a dissident. The disclosure appeared in coverage reviewed by France 24 on June 3, 2026.
foxnews.comTrump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting DNI as FISA Section 702 Renewal Stalls Over Surveillance Concerns and CBDC Ban
President Donald Trump selected Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on June 3, 2026, a move that Senate Democrats say will make renewal of FISA Section 702 more difficult ahead of a looming deadline. Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Chris Murphy cited Pulte’s history…
theblaze.comTrump Names Housing Finance Agency Head as Acting Intelligence Director
President Trump appointed the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to serve as acting director of national intelligence. The appointee will replace the previous officeholder, who resigned last month, and will continue in his housing finance roles.
pakistantoday.com.pkHigh Court Approves Mossad Chief Appointment
The High Court rejected petitions against the incoming Mossad director in a majority decision. The appointment takes effect Tuesday.
nypost.comRussian Intelligence Increases Efforts to Acquire Western Dual-Use Technology Amid Sanctions
Three European intelligence officials told The Associated Press that Moscow is using shell companies, cyber operations and intermediaries to obtain defense and dual-use technology. The Independent reported the officials linked the activity to sanctions pressure and war spending.
Russia Acquires Western Dual-Use Technology for Industry and Defense
Three European intelligence officials say Moscow is using fake companies, middlemen and cyberattacks to obtain machine tools, defense research and dual-use technology as sanctions constrain its wartime economy.
nypost.comPentagon Acknowledges Commercial Location Data Poses Security Risk to Troops, Senators Urge New Restrictions
The Department of Defense told Sen. Ron Wyden that U.S. Central Command received multiple threat reports about adversaries exploiting commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel. Wyden and 13 other senators urged the Pentagon to disable advertising IDs on militar…
upi.comIntelligence official participated in 1985 extraction of KGB double agent
A senior intelligence official took part in the 1985 operation that removed a KGB double agent from the Soviet Union. The operation occurred during the final years of the Cold War.
livemint.comIsrael Shares Intelligence With U.S. on Alleged Iranian Plot to Assassinate Parliament Speaker
A single-source account alleges Israeli officials are urging Washington to assassinate Iran's parliament speaker and strike oil sites. The claim remains unconfirmed by other outlets.
citizen.co.zaGCHQ Director to Address Russian Cyber and Sabotage Threats in First Public Speech
GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler will deliver her inaugural public address on Wednesday at Bletchley Park, outlining threats to UK critical infrastructure and democratic processes. The speech will detail GCHQ operations against cyber attacks and alleged Russian hybrid activities.
news.google.comBritish Spy Agency Director Says Russia Is Growing Bolder
The head of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency stated that Russia has become more open in its operations. The remarks come as Russian forces continue to suffer losses on the battlefield in Ukraine.
bbc.co.ukTulsi Gabbard Resigns as National Intelligence Director
Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation on Friday, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis. She will leave the post at the end of June. The departure follows U.S. military strikes on Iran.
azernews.azInvestigation Examines 2016 Post-Election Actions by Administration Officials
Prosecutors are reviewing conduct by Obama administration officials after the 2016 election. The inquiry centers on an operation led by a former intelligence official.
Japan TimesU.S. intelligence director resigns effective June 30
The director of national intelligence submitted a resignation letter Friday citing a family medical situation. A separate report indicated the departure followed direction from the White House.
japantimes.co.jpDirector of National Intelligence to Depart Administration June 30
The Director of National Intelligence will leave the post on June 30. A principal deputy director has been named to serve as acting chief.
bbc.co.ukWhite House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Address A.I. Chip Shortage
The White House approved $9 billion to help the C.I.A. and N.S.A. acquire advanced chips for classified A.I. systems. The funding addresses a hardware shortage that has limited deployment of current models on secure networks.
abcnews.go.comFormer South Korean Intelligence Official Denies Role in Martial Law Message to U.S.
A former deputy director of South Korea's National Intelligence Service denied allegations that he delivered a message to U.S. intelligence agencies supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. The questioning took place on May 22, 2026, as part of an ongo…
bbc.co.ukAustrian Court Convicts Former Intelligence Officer of Spying for Russia
A Vienna jury found a former Austrian intelligence official guilty of passing information to Russian intelligence and a fugitive executive. The court sentenced the 63-year-old to four years and one month in prison.
japantimes.co.jpCounterterrorism Experts Describe Erosion of Post-9/11 Security Measures
National security specialists told the House Intelligence Committee that expertise and legal authorities developed after the 2001 attacks have declined. Witnesses cited reduced training periods and temporary status for key surveillance provisions.
prnewswire.comGerman Intelligence Service Issues Guide on Extremist Symbols
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has published a guide identifying certain symbols and phrases used in pro-Palestinian protests. The document describes these elements as potential indicators of extremist activity.