Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton to face senators in confirmation hearing
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Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing to become the next director of national intelligence. If confirmed, Clayton would replace acting director Bill Pulte, who was installed by President Donald Trump last month. Pulte's appointment has faced bipartisan criticism over his qualifications and perceived political bias. The hearing will determine whether Clayton assumes the role overseeing the US intelligence community.
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Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing to become the next director of national intelligence. If confirmed, Clayton would replace acting director Bill Pulte, who was installed by President Donald Trump last month. Pulte's appointment has faced bipartisan criticism over his qualifications and perceived political bias. The hearing will determine whether Clayton assumes the role o...
Jay Clayton faces Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing for DNI role.
Donald Trump installed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence last month.
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Clayton will face senators on the intelligence committee Wednesday morning in a confirmation hearing to become the next intelligence chief.
Prediction- Jay Clayton faces Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing for DNI role.
- Bill Pulte's appointment as acting DNI was deeply divisive in Congress.
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Loaded language removed<p>Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whose position as acting intelligence chief has received criticism</p><p>Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face senators on the intelligence committee Wednesday morning in a confirmation hearing to become the nation’s next intelligence chief.</p><p>Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whom Donald Trump installed as acting director of national intelligence last month.</p>
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Clayton will face senators on the intelligence committee Wednesday morning in a confirmation hearing to become the next intelligence chief.
PredictionClayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
PredictionPulte's position atop the American intelligence agencies has been deeply divisive on Capitol Hill.
OpinionMembers of both parties say Pulte's background as chair of a federal mortgage regulation agency is not enough experience for the job.
OpinionMembers of both parties say Pulte's unwavering loyalty to Trump and willingness to punish the president’s political enemies makes him a dangerous spy chief.
OpinionJay Clayton is the US attorney for the southern district of New York.
The GuardianDonald Trump installed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence last month.
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- fear_amplification: Pulte's ... makes him a dangerous spy chief.,Pulte's position ... has prompted outcry,deeply divisive on Capitol Hill