Jay Clayton Intelligence Nominee
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U.S. President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC chair and federal prosecutor, as the new Director of National Intelligence. The nomination aims to fill the intelligence chief role with a prosecutor's background.
Jay Clayton to testify at Senate confirmation hearing for DNI post
Jay Clayton is set to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing to become the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, comes after President Trump abruptly canceled plans for it last month. Trump had requested the postponement, stating that Clayton's nomination should not proceed until a replacement was confirmed for his curr…
WATCH LIVE: Jay Clayton testifies in confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence
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 n…
