Trump nominates Jay Clayton as top US intelligence official after pushback on Bill Pulte

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US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte

Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former head of the top US markets watchdog, to be the country’s leading intelligence official.

The US president faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte, as acting director of national intelligence while searching for a permanent candidate.

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Ukraine to ask for $20B to make Russia ‘burn’ – politico.eu

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  1. Ukraine to ask for $20B to make Russia ‘burn’  politico.eu
  2. Ukraine to ask allies for additional US$20bn so Russia can "burn even more" – Politico  Українська правда
  3. Ukraine Seeks Additional $20 Billion in Military Aid to Make Russia ‘Burn’  Kyiv Post
  4. Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says  Reuters
  5. Ukraine Seeks Additional $20 Billion From Its Allies to Fight russia: How Many Drones, Cruise Missiles Could Be Purchased  Defense Express
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UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe – Reuters

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  1. UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe  Reuters
  2. Top US ally's defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats  Fox News
  3. U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military  NBC News
  4. Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party  BBC
  5. New UK Defense Chief Warns of ‘Challenges’ Amid Spending Fight  Bloomberg.com
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US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say – Reuters

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  1. US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say  Reuters
  2. Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say  The New York Times
  3. US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk  Just Security
  4. Trump to deport Iranian women to African country deemed too dangerous for travel  The Telegraph
  5. Report: CAR to accept third-country deportees from US  africanews.com
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What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland – PBS

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  1. What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland  PBS
  2. ‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters  The Guardian
  3. Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'  Reuters
  4. 'Masked Men Burning Families Out of Their Homes': Belfast Protests Erupt After Knife Attack  Time Magazine
  5. Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland  Al Jazeera
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