Trump creates new headaches for GOP with top intelligence pick | TheHill

“Obviously everybody would love to see a permanent solution.”Asked if he was comfortable with Grenell’s qualifications, Senate Republican Whip John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneGOP casts Sanders as 2020 boogeyman McConnell tees up votes on two abortion bills Senate votes to rein in Trump's power to attack Iran MORE (S.D.) acknowledged there’s little senators can do about his temporary appointment.“I don’t know that we have much choice,” Thune said.He said the Senate would have a chance to weigh in when Trump nominates someone to serve for a longer term, something lawmakers expect relatively soon.“The president can put people into an acting role as long as the law allows but at some point they’ll have to make a permanent nomination, so we’ll see what they do,” Thune said.Maguire is a former Navy SEAL and a retired three-star admiral who once led the Naval Special Warfare Command, a role that put him in charge of targeting and eliminating national security threats.Trump reportedly became irate with Maguire after he allowed lawmakers to be briefed on the intelligence community’s belief that Russia is attempting to interfere in the 2020 election to help Trump win a second term.Of concern to some lawmakers is Grenell’s decision to hire Kashyap Patel, a former key aide to Rep. Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesCollins: Trump pick doesn't have experience to serve as director of national intelligence Congress set for clash over surveillance reforms Judge dismisses Nunes' lawsuit against Fusion GPS MORE (R-Calif.), with a mandate to purge officials viewed as disloyal to Trump, according to news reports.Senate Democratic Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerWhite House asking Congress for .5 billion to fight coronavirus Hillicon Valley: Agencies play catch-up over TikTok security concerns | Senate Dems seek sanctions on Russia over new election meddling | Pentagon unveils AI principles Senate Democrats urge Trump administration to impose sanctions on Russia for election interference MORE (N.Y.) on Monday accused Trump of appointing “a political lackey” and “a yes man” as DNI.“He has no experience in the intelligence community and is simply known as an acolyte to President Trump,” Schumer declared on the Senate floor, asserting the move “brings our nation closer and closer to a banana republic.”Maguire, who resigned Friday along with Hallman, became acting director after the resignation of former DNI Dan CoatsDaniel (Dan) Ray CoatsSchumer on Trump intel shakeup: 'Disgrace,' 'closer to a banana republic' Congress set for clash over surveillance reforms Trump's intel moves spark Democratic fury MORE.