Clayton Confirmed For DNI

The Senate confirms Jay Clayton to lead U.S. national intelligence under Trump.

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The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote Tuesday, with Republicans supporting President Donald Trump’s nominee and Democrats opposed. Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chair, will succeed acting Director Bill Pulte and oversee 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. His confirmation could help reopen negotiations on a key government surveillance authority that has lapsed for more than six weeks, while he inherits an office reduced by recent job cuts.

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Politicized Intelligence

Jay Clayton’s confirmation as director of national intelligence is a dangerous and disgraceful move. It puts loyalty to Trump and his election conspiracy narratives ahead of the expertise and independence needed to protect national security.