Jay Clayton Nomination Advances
The Senate Intelligence Committee moved Trump's intelligence pick closer to a floor vote.
July 21, 2026 · Updated Jul 21, 8:30pm ET
The GuardianSenate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton
CBS NewsSenate committee advances Jay Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief over Democrats' opposition
Washington TimesSenate Intelligence Committee advances Jay Clayton’s nomination for DNI, floor vote expected soon
ABC NewsSenate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies
FOX NewsTrump's DNI pick clears key hurdle, reviving path for nation's top anti-terror surveillance program
Epoch TimesSenate Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Intel Chief
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What happened
The Senate Intelligence CommitteeSenate Select Committee on IntelligenceAmerican legislative committee overseeing intelligence voted 9-8 on July 21, along party lines, to advance Jay Clayton
Jay ClaytonAmerican lawyer’s nomination for director of national intelligence to the full Senate. Clayton is President Donald Trump’s nominee and currently serves as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Democrats opposed the nomination after Clayton’s confirmation hearing earlier this month. GOP leaders are seeking a Senate floor vote before the August congressional recess.
Clayton DNI Transition
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