WATCH LIVE: Jay Clayton testifies in confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence
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- Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing as director of national intelligence.
- The hearing, scheduled for July 15, comes after President Donald Trump nominated Clayton last month to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
- Democrats had previously threatened to block foreign intelligence powers unless Trump named a permanent nominee, following controversy over the acting director.
Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is undergoing his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence. The Senate Intelligence Committee is reviewing his nomination on July 15. President Donald Trump selected Clayton for the role last month. This appointment aims to fill the position left vacant by Tulsi Gabbard.
The process has seen some political maneuvering. Democrats had expressed strong opposition to Bill Pulte, the acting director, citing concerns over his nomination. They had indicated they would not renew foreign intelligence powers without Trump appointing a permanent director. This confirmation hearing addresses those concerns.
Clayton's nomination faced a brief delay in June, with Trump initially postponing the scheduled hearing. This occurred despite bipartisan support for the nominee and efforts by Republicans to expedite his confirmation. Trump formally nominated Clayton for the permanent position on July 1.
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