Senate Reschedules Jay Clayton’s Confirmation Hearing After Trump Intervention
The Senate postponed Jay Clayton’s June 17 confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence following last-minute intervention by former President Donald Trump.
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The Senate postponed Jay Clayton’s June 17 confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence following last-minute intervention by former President Donald Trump.
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The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote amid partisan criticism.
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The immigration enforcement agency has been without a Senate-confirmed director since 2017.
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