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Democratic senators back FISA 702 renewal but raise Pulte concerns
Democratic Sens. Mark Warner, Peter Welch, and Chris Coons say Congress should renew FISA Section 702 spying powers despite concerns over Bill Pulte as acting DNI. Read More
Iran deal leaves key issues unresolved, says US Senator
Trump-Iran deal leaves key issues unresolved, says US Senator - Washington, June 19 Senior Democratic Senator Mark Warner questioned the strategic value of President Donald Trump's newly ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.com Read More
Trump stalls confirmation process of his own national intelligence nominee
There was confusion in Congress after President Trump announced that his pick for director of national intelligence would not show up for his scheduled confirmation hearing. The Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, said he doesn't know whether Clayton's nomination has been postponed or withdrawn. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News. Read More
Iran MOU Puts Us in Weaker Spot, Glad We're Doing It
On Wednesday's broadcast of MS NOW's "The Moment," Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said that the Iran MOU will put America in a weaker spot than before the war | Clips Read More
Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill
A Senate panel has postponed a confirmation hearing for intelligence director nominee Jay Clayton after President Donald Trump directed him to not appear. Trump says he’s delaying Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill lacking enough support for passage. The Republican president said Wednesday he’ll keep housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Democratic and Republican lawmakers had opposed Trump’s selection of Pulte, citing his apparent lack of experience in the intelligence field. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner says there's "chaos and confusion coming from the White House.” Read More
Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director, but committee chairman promises hearing
President Donald Trump says he’s delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill lacking enough support for passage. But key Republican Sen. Tom Cotton says he’ll push forward with a hearing on the intelligence director nominee despite Trump’s demands to delay it. The Republican president said Wednesday he’ll keep housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Democratic and Republican lawmakers had opposed Trump’s selection of Pulte, citing his apparent lack of experience in the intelligence field. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner says there's "chaos and confusion coming from the White House.” Read More
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Defense Secretary and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan. Read More
Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority. Read More
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Demcorat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026. Read More
Sen. Mark Warner urges Graham Platner to disprove 'disturbing' abuse allegations
Sen. Mark Warner urged Platner to refute the allegations against him but said Maine voters will ultimately decide on the Senate hopeful. Read More
Bill Pulte as DNI Is a 'National Security Threat'
Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said incoming acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte was a "national security threat." | Clips Read More
Profiles in Cowardice: GOP Senators Already Turning on Acting DNI Chief Bill Pulte as Democrat Senator Mark Warner Huddles with John Thune (VIDEO)
Key GOP Senators, including Senate Majority Leader Thune, are signaling they will be throwing the new acting DNI chief to the wolves. Read More
Virginia data centers need to pay their way, Warner says
As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach. Among other things, the Power for the People Act of 2026 directs states to follow Virginia’s lead and consider setting special rates and conditions for data centers. Virginia’s State Corporation […] Read More
Sen. Warner warns of risks from Pulte's intelligence appointment
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence committee, about mortgage chief Bill Pulte's move to acting director of national intelligence. Read More
Sen. Mark Warner listens to military families, service providers about challenges
Military families and others raised the issues of affordable childcare, connecting servicemembers to jobs and education and more. Read More
Warner, McClellan present $850k to protect RVA slavery sites
The big, yard-long checks that Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-4th, brought from Washington to help protect Shockoe Bottom sites that tell the story of slavery marked one step in a long, long journey, Warner said. Read More
Starting new forever war: US Senator slams Trump over Iran conflict
WASHINGTON, May 27: US Senator Mark Warner criticised President Donald Trump for “starting a new forever war” and claimed that American military actions continue against Iran. In a post on X, the Senator, who also serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, accused Trump of breaking promises and increasing costs. He wrote: “Donald Trump keeps claiming the war is about to end… but the truth is, America is still striking Iran. He’s breaking every promise, starting new forever […] Read More
May End Up With 'No Ability' to Remove Enriched Uranium from Iran Like Under Obama
On Monday's broadcast of CNN's "The Arena," Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said that with Iran, "we may end up back where we were under Obama by having an | Clips Read More
Might Have to Accept Pre-Iran War Status Quo With 'Overhang' on Strait
On Monday's broadcast of MS NOW's "Katy Tur Reports," Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) discussed the war in Iran and said that "however we can end this, I don't | Clips Read More
How David Ellison is confronting a Hollywood image problem
LOS ANGELES — A year ago, David Ellison was viewed as a white knight poised to save Paramount. Hollywood embraced billionaire Larry Ellison’s son, figuring he had the means and the mettle to revive the faded studio after decades of neglect. But now, as the 43-year-old tech scion works to close his $111 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — which would mark his second major studio ... Read More