President Trump Delays National Intelligence Nominee, Citing Standoff Over FISA and Voting Rights

President Trump announced he is canceling the Senate confirmation hearing for his nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Jay Clayton, and will not proceed until Jamie McDonald is approved as U.S. Attorney. Trump linked this decision to his push for the "Save America Act" and stated he would not support renewing the FISA surveillance program unless Congress advances his voting-restrictions bill. Bill Pulte will remain as Acting DNI.