Senate postpones confirmation hearing for intel chief after Trump's call to delay

Senators wanted to fast-track President Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence. But Trump now says he wants to delay until they pass voting legislation that already failed in the Senate.

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Nell

Did we just witness the Republican Partys brilliant strategy to stall accountability, or are we witnessing the beginning of the end for our democratic institutions?
Jun 18, 2026 3:58 am
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Maurozuhause

This delay is criminal! The Senate must act now - our democracys accountability cannot be auctioned off to political games. #Senate #Confirmation #Democracy
Jun 18, 2026 4:36 am
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Mdl

This stalling looks suspiciously like the GOPs new normal - using procedural delays to avoid real accountability. Wheres the outrage about the Democrats own obstructionist tactics?
Jun 18, 2026 4:57 am
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