Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate

Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier met with President Trump at the White House, with Trump seeking to lay the ground for further diplomacy in the conflict. Netanyahu later posted on Instagram that it was quote "one of the best conversations I've had with" Trump. Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports from Washington DC. (Source: Bloomberg)

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community

Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.

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Zelensky cultivates new relationship with Trump on Washington visit

As Trump takes a more considerate approach toward his Ukrainian counterpart, a new package of sanctions against Russia has cleared a key hurdle in the Senate.

Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?

In today’s newsletter: A recent government reshuffle has exposed deep fractures within Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime cabinet Good morning. Another week, another diplomatic success for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Monday, his first meeting with Andy Burnham as PM confirmed continuity in the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine. “We’ve got your back,” Burnham said as the pair spoke in Portsmouth. Yesterday, in Washington DC, after attending the funeral of Lindsey Graham – a once supportive Republican...

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Morning news brief

President Trump met with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday at the White House, heatwave threatens firefighters' hold on wildfires in France and Spain.

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Why Netanyahu didn’t want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump

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Dems reject Trump’s top spy pick after demanding replacement, leaving counter-terror tool in air

Jay Clayton's party-line confirmation as DNI has yet to break the partisan logjam over Section 702 FISA reauthorization in the U.S. Senate.

Over half of Poles oppose Ukraine's accession to EU – poll

Poland is divided over continued military support for Ukraine, and the majority of its citizens oppose Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

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US Senate confirms Clayton as Trump’s new spy chief

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it. “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social shortly after the vote. The for...

By Agence France-Presse

US: Trump's intelligence chief pick Jay Clayton confirmed by Senate

Clayton's appointment comes as Trump lately has renewed false claims about the 2020 election, drawing scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.

Netanyahu praises 'excellent' meeting with Trump in first since Iran war

US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington D.C on July 28 as Netanyahu flew over for the funeral of US Senator Lindsay Graham. It was the first time the two have met in person since launching their joint war against Iran in February. Despite rumours of tensions between Trump and his ally prior to discussions, both sides praised the meeting.

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America is already ‘moving on’ from Trump as central figure in US politics, Nate Silver claims

News coverage of President Donald Trump’s second term has largely focused on blunders and missteps, suggesting a loss of interest in taking him seriously and a willingness to shift focus, pollster argues

By Joe Sommerlad

Intelligence Chief Bill Pulte Celebrates 5th Round Of Job Cuts Happening Tuesday

The Senate is expected to confirm Trump’s permanent replacement for Pulte as director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, Tuesday evening.

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine

100% tariffs for India? US Senate advances key Russian sanctions bill

The US Senate overwhelmingly advanced a bipartisan bill to impose new sanctions on Russia. This legislation grants President Trump powers to penalize major energy export buyers. India and China are among the largest customers of Russian crude oil and natural gas. The measure also extends the Iran Sanctions Act through the year 2031. This bill could significantly impact global energy markets and trade relationships.

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‘Moral signal’: Zelensky thanks US senators for Russia sanctions bill that puts India, others at 100% tariff risk

The Russia sanctions bill, championed by late senator Lindsey Graham, aims to increase economic pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Zelensky hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump as Ukraine seeks Patriot missile deal

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed a “good meeting” with US President Donald Trump at the White House, saying the two leaders discussed plans to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors and ways to revive stalled negotiations with Russia.

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Trump Pick Jay Clayton Confirmed As New US Intelligence Chief

Clayton fills a role vacated in June when Tulsi Gabbard stepped down after a tenure marked by clashes with congressional Democrats, who accused her of advancing Trump's political agenda and promoting debunked election claims.

Senate confirms Clayton as Trump intelligence chief

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump's top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country's spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton's appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it. The former securities regulator and federal prosecutor succeeds Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month, and inherits an 18-agency intelligence commun

By The Korea Herald

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, nation's top spy

Clayton's hearing earlier this month at times erupted into shouting, as Clayton insisted to several Democratic senators that he was not an election denier.

US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump intelligence chief

Stubb meets Zelensky in DC, following Lindsey Graham's funeral

Finnish President Alexander Stubb also met with US senators to discuss matters including Ukraine, Russia, Nato and Iran.

Prelude to another conflict: Netanyahu at Washington's doorstep

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington should not be viewed as just another routine diplomatic meeting between two close allies. There appears to be a...

Zelensky pays respects to late Senator Graham at memorial service in Washington

President Volodymyr Zelensky paid respects to the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham during a special memorial service in Washington, saying that the best way to honor the Senator's legacy is to accomplish what he fought for, particularly when it comes to Ukraine.

US senate confirms Clayton as Trump’s intelligence chief

The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-senate-confirms-clayton-as-trumps-intelligence-chief/

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Romanian PM to welcome Moldovan counterpart Vasile Tofan on first official visit to Bucharest

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