Donald Trump Nominates Top Manhattan Prosecutor as New Director of National Intelligence

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, the top U.S. attorney for Manhattan, to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as Democrats refused to support a critical foreign surveillance program renewal unless Trump removed acting DNI Bill Pulte. The FISA renewal, set to expire Friday, faces delays due to partisan disputes … Read more

UK Releases New Files on Mandelson’s US Ambassador Appointment

The Mandelson Files: A Case Study in Political Vetting and Leadership Crisis The recent disclosure of government documents regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador serves as a masterclass in the risks of political appointments. For observers of global governance, the fallout highlights a fundamental shift in how public scrutiny, security vetting, and … Read more