President Trump Delays FISA Approval, Citing Need for Save America Act Passage In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has announced that he will not approve the reauthorization of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) without the Save America Act being passed alongside it. The decision comes after a deal was reached between Republicans and Democrats to remove William Pulte, a highly qualified and experienced candidate, from consideration as Acting Director of National Intelligence. However, the swift confirmation process of Jay Clayton, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, left Pulte without a chance to be confirmed, prompting Democrats to threaten a vote against FISA. Trump's decision to delay FISA approval is seen as a bold move, as it sets the stage for a potential showdown between the administration and Congress over the Save America Act. With the fate of FISA hanging in the balance, one thing is clear: the politics of national security have just gotten a whole lot more complicated.
President says he will keep Bill Pulte as acting director and ‘will not approve Fisa without the Save America Act going along with it’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes.“No it’s not final. It’s a memorandum of understanding,” Trump said at the G7, referring to the agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.The Republicans agreed with Dumocrats to remove very fair, and talented, William Pulte, from serving as Acting DNI in return for getting FISA approved by the Dumocrats. However, the Republicans moved so fast with the hearings of the Great Jay Clayton, current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, that Pulte would be gone before the Dumocrats would vote on FISA. Now, the Dumocrats are saying they will vote against FISA — So, the Republicans wound up having fulfilled their commitment, but Dumocrats broke the Deal.In addition, the newly nominated U.S. Attorney, Jamie McDonald, must be confirmed and blue slipped. Because of the ridiculous views of Republicans on blue slipping (Dumocrats are often willing to nix it), I may not be able to get the extraordinary Sullivan & Cromwell Partner, Jamie, approved, and I don’t want to take Jay Clayton away from the great job he is doing until Jamie is in place. Therefore, to add a slight bit of intrigue but, for the Good of the Nation, and the People of our Country, I will not approve FISA without THE SAVE AMERICA ACT going along with it.Not complicated, actually, the Republicans fell into a trap. Regarding the approval of our Great Patriot, Jay Clayton, we are cancelling the Senate Hearing RE: DNI today, and will not be going forward until Jamie McDonald is approved to be U.S. Attorney. In the meantime, Bill Pulte will remain as the Acting Director of National Intelligence. Continue reading...
