James Himes
Background
AI-generatedJames Himes is a U.S. Democratic congressman from Connecticut who serves as the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Role
Himes represents Connecticut's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives and is the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, giving him a prominent voice on national security and intelligence oversight matters.
Background
A former Goldman Sachs banker, Himes was first elected to Congress in 2008 and has since built a reputation as a centrist Democrat focused on financial services, national security, and intelligence policy. He has served in Democratic leadership roles and on committees overseeing financial regulation and intelligence community activities.
Why they are in the news
Himes has drawn renewed attention in mid-2026 amid debate over President Trump's nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence, a position that falls squarely within the oversight purview of the House Intelligence Committee where Himes serves as ranking member, prompting commentary and scrutiny from him regarding the nominee's qualifications and the administration's intelligence priorities.
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