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GOP Insider Warns Trump's 'Young Henchmen' Are Plotting Permanent Power: 'The Deep State Firings Have Begun'

Longtime Republican strategist William Kristol warns that President Donald Trump's 'young henchmen' are driving a purge inside key US agencies and pushing an authoritarian agenda.

International Business Times UK

How Trump's failures become conspiracies

With no evidence behind them, Trump has amplified MAGA media's claims about the Reflecting Pool

Salon

'Deep state firings have begun': Trump's intel chief purges Gabbard loyalists in first major shake-up

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has fired six political appointees put in place by former Director Tulsi Gabbard and removed dozens of career intelligence officials from their roles, according to four sources familiar with the moves.

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Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate

With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en…

Roll Call

‘You’re an idiot’: Trump enjoyed ‘sport’ of watching Bessent tear into Lutnick right in front of him, book reveals

President Donald Trump relished clash between secretaries over Ukraine minerals deal last year, new book alleges

The Independent UK

Trump’s acting intelligence director begins purge with wave of firings: report

Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist, took over from Tulsi Gabbard last week and has vowed to cut hundreds of intelligence jobs

The Independent UK

Trump’s top Senate ally Lindsey Graham breaks with president on fight over intelligence chief

Trump is losing Lindsey Graham in the fight over Bill Pulte as the president’s relationship with the Senate GOP deteriorates

The Independent UK

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Trump sidelines praised Intelligence chief nominee, so now controversial ‘Little Trump’ Bill Pulte is now in charge

Pulte’s sudden promotion has taken everyone by surprise.

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Trump news at a glance: Israel-Hezbollah clashes ground Vance trip; Qatar jet is new Air Force One

US-Iran meeting in Switzerland cancelled because of Lebanon fighting; Trump unveils new Air Force One – key US politics stories from Friday 19 June at a glance

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m the president and you’re not’: Trump’s blunt message to those offering advice revealed

President Donald Trump increasingly faces pushback even from within his White House

The Independent UK

Trump’s acting Intel chief asked for list of every employee to see who to fire, report says

Bill Pulte’s moves are the latest sign he will be an aggressive attack dog for Trump in the new job

The Independent UK

Timeline of Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence

Trump loyalist’s rise to lead US spy agencies sparked firestorm over his lack of experience and partisanship

The Guardian - US

Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence

Head of Federal Housing Finance Agency who investigated Trump’s enemies takes over top intelligence role

The Guardian - US

Trump Tells His Own Party 'I'm the President and You're Not' as Republicans Bristle at His Latest Moves

Donald Trump's recent actions have sparked internal conflict within the Republican Party, testing party loyalty and discipline ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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The Economic Times

Tulsi Gabbard alleges Anthony Fauci funded Wuhan research in China that sparked COVID-19

Outgoing US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released declassified documents. These documents accuse Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Gabbard claims Fauci influenced intelligence assessments on COVID-19 origins. She also alleges he misled Congress under oath. The revelations come on her final day in office.

The Guardian - US

Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her

Cook is at the center of a supreme court case focused on whether Trump’s firing of her from the Fed board was legal

Roll Call

An empty committee room defines Senate-White House relations

An empty Senate Intelligence Committee room summed up the mood Wednesday afternoon during what was supposed to be an easy step in Majority Leader John Thune’s plan to revive a lapsed surveillance authority. Instead, the key spy powers tool, the committee room and senators themselves were left in the dark…

International Business Times

Trump Abruptly Delays Jay Clayton's DNI Hearing In Bid to Secure US Attorney Position

President Donald Trump abruptly postponed the confirmation hearing for his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, in the hopes of securing the position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for his pick.

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The Economic Times

Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans

President Donald Trump has disrupted the confirmation of his intelligence chief nominee. This move jeopardizes the renewal of a vital surveillance program. The decision has created friction with Republican lawmakers. The situation leaves a temporary appointee in charge, raising concerns about national security experience. The future of the surveillance tool…

The Independent UK

‘As long as it takes’: Trump hints at Senate stalemate and claims Democrats ‘afraid of’ his acting spy chief

Trump’s pronouncement comes as Republicans had hoped to expedite the confirmation of Jay Clayton in order to stop Bill Pulte from taking over as acting director of National Intelligence

The Guardian - US

Trump derails confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief

Move will allow Trump’s controversial pick, Bill Pulte, to assume role and remain in place for at least several weeks

The Guardian - US

Trump says he has signed peace deal – as it happened

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The Economic Times

President Donald Trump suspends US intel chief Senate confirmation

US President Donald Trump has suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief, saying on Wednesday he wanted to be sure Clayton's current post as prosecutor will be filled by the man of his choosing. " DNI today, and will not be going forward until Jamie McDonald…

The Independent UK

Trump keeps Bill Pulte in acting intelligence role while attacking ‘Dumocrats’ on Truth Social over FISA and Save America Act

The move also hinges on the approval of James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a position of significant influence

Roll Call

Trump upends Senate path on surveillance authority

President Donald Trump on Wednesday complicated Senate Republican plans to quickly revive a key surveillance authority, delaying a scheduled confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton and pressing for the inclusion of a controversial voter ID measure. Trump, in an early morning social media post, said he was “cancelling” the hearing for…

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