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Trump Delays DNI Hearing Until U.S. Attorney Pick Is Confirmed

June 17, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Fox News
Trump Delays DNI Hearing Until U.S. Attorney Pick Is Confirmed
Trump is canceling the Senate hearing for his DNI nominee until Congress confirms a U.S. attorney replacement, turning a routine process into leverage. It is a classic Washington pressure play, but one that also highlights how much the confirmation system has become a bargaining chip. The fight now centers on whether the Senate folds or forces the White House to separate the two issues. Read more about this...

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