Trump administration profile: Jay Clayton
Jay Clayton was confirmed by the Senate to become Director of National Intelligence. His confirmation hearing was contentious, and he is taking over an office that is shrinking.
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Part of Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as director of national intelligence
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11 sourcesJay Clayton leaving post as Manhattan U.S. Attorney after being confirmed as national intelligence director
Senate confirms Clayton as Trump’s next intelligence director
US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation’s top spy
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39 sourcesAfter casting doubt on California election integrity, Clayton confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
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13 sourcesSenate Confirms Jay Clayton As DNI, Opening Path To Stalled Surveillance Vote
Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton to replace Bill Pulte as Trump’s spy chief
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2 articlesUS: Trump's intelligence chief pick Jay Clayton confirmed by Senate
Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
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The story so far
2 developments- Jul 27Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
- Jul 29Director of National Intelligence takes over an office in turmoil
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Quiet for 81 daysLast development · Jul 29 — Director of National Intelligence takes over an office in turmoil