Trump says Jay Clayton will have DNI confirmation hearing in two weeks and Bill Pulte can declassify material as acting DNI.
President Donald Trump told reporters on July 1, 2026, that acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte will serve for approximately one to two months and has broad authority to declassify information. Trump stated that Jay Clayton, his nominee for the permanent DNI post, will have a confirmation hearing in two weeks. The Senate Intelligence Committee is tentatively planning Clayton's hearing for July 15.
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Politico emphasizes Trump's declassify almost everything directive and Democratic outrage over Pulte, while the Examiner leads with the rescheduled hearing and Republican frustration over the delayed confirmation.
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“Pulte to be acting DNI for 'a month or two' and can 'declassify almost everything,' Trump says”
“Jay Clayton confirmation hearing rescheduled for mid-July”
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