Trump cancels a hearing for a nominee and links the approval to Jamie McDonald, while Bill Pulte remains Acting DNI.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Jay Clayton →

  American lawyer

  • Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte as DNI; Pulte splits time between DC and Florida, while Kash Patel faces criticism for jet misuse.Mon 17:37
  • Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing was presidential business, involving Donald Trump.Mon 05:19
• Jamie McDonald →

  British adventurer

  Nothing else this week.

• Bill Pulte →

  American philanthropist and executive

  • Donald Trump is delaying Clayton's nomination to pressure Congress, following the failure of Bill Pulte's nomination.Mon 04:50
  • During the G7 summit in France, Donald Trump announced strategic moves regarding his appointments, including keeping Bill Pulte in his role and delaying the nomination of Clayton.Mon 04:49

Related events

• Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for Bill Pulte's appointment.Jun 11
• Donald Trump chose Bill Pulte for the DNI role, drawing criticism from Senators Cassidy and Thune.Jun 13
• Hakeem Jeffries demands Bill Pulte's withdrawal while Donald Trump appoints Pulte as acting director and asks Congress for a law extension.Jun 11
• Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Jun 10
• Donald Trump retains Bill Pulte for intelligence work and reports on his legislative actions.Jun 10