Senate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton
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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance the nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton, currently the top federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, was nominated by President Donald Trump after Tulsi Gabbard's departure. The vote faced Democratic opposition and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. This appointment is significant as it fills a key intelligence leadership role.
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Committee voted 9-8 along party lines.
The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence.
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The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence.
The Guardian- Committee voted 9-8 along party lines.
- Democratic opposition based on criticism of Clayton's qualifications.
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The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence.
The GuardianJay Clayton is currently the top federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York.
The GuardianThe nomination follows the departure of Tulsi Gabbard from the DNI position.
The GuardianDemocrats opposed the nomination.
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