New U.S. Intelligence Chief: Newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton is scheduled to officially take over the post on Monday. His arrival follows the controversial tenure of acting director Bill Pulte, who enacted a 30% downsizing of the office. Clayton’s confirmation is expected to pave the way for Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which had lapsed for six weeks. [1, 2, 3] News: Global Security and Intelligence – 8.1.26 – Google Search

New U.S. Intelligence Chief: Newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton is scheduled to officially take over the post on Monday. His arrival follows the controversial tenure of acting director Bill Pulte, who enacted a 30% downsizing of the office. Clayton’s confirmation is expected to pave the way for Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which had lapsed for six weeks. [1, 2, 3]
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