40m ago / 4:07 AM EDTTrump cancels Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for national intelligence director President Trump just announced that he has canceled the planned confirmation hearing today for Jay Clayton to be his new director of national intelligence.Trump said on Truth Social that he was canceling the planned hearing in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill, FISA, that currently lacks enough support for passage.He also said he wants Jamie McDonald, one of his personal lawyers who he has named to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, to be approved to that role. Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, was nominated to the role after significant pushback, including concerns from some Republicans, over Trump's decision to name Bill Pulte, who has no national security background, as acting intelligence director.Pulte will remain acting director, he said.47m ago / 3:59 AM EDTUkraine’s foreign minister welcomes 'change of tone' on warUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has pointed to what he described as a “positive change of tone and evaluations” regarding the war in Ukraine.In a post on X published today, Sybiha said Ukraine welcomes the “strong G7 statement” outlining new steps to support Kyiv and increase pressure on Russia.While Russia “shows no willingness to engage in good-faith diplomacy,” he said, the “G7 once again proves that the world’s strongest democracies stand united with Ukraine and are committed to restoring comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine.”47m ago / 3:59 AM EDTWorld leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal, pledge to reduce Hormuz dependenceIn the joint statement issued today, G7 leaders welcomed the U.S.-Iran agreement and called for continued diplomatic efforts to build on the deal.“We underline the need for the negotiation to this end to address the threats posed by Iran in the region and beyond and ensure that they never obtain a nuclear weapon,” the statement read. They also expressed support for maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz but said they would "commit to accelerate the diversification of energy supply routes in order to reduce global vulnerability to the Strait of Hormuz and to increase our energy stocks."The statement further reiterated support for “an immediate robust ceasefire” in Lebanon, including efforts to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen “Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."47m ago / 3:59 AM EDTG7 leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine, pledge new pressure on RussiaAfter a day of talks dominated by ongoing conflicts and global security concerns, G7 leaders have issued a joint statement this morning restating support for Ukraine and pledging to increase pressure on Russia.It's notable that the U.S. signed on to the statement, given Trump has not always seen eye-to-eye with Europe on this subject, or others.The leaders reaffirmed their “unwavering support of Ukraine,” committing to increase military assistance, including the provision of “longer-range capabilities.” “We commit to increase the pressure on the Russian war economy,” the statement said, referring to expanded sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas sectors.Stressing the importance of Ukrainian energy resilience, the leaders said they “agree to provide further support to get the country through next winter.”