Trump’s DNI pick Jay Clayton pitches finance whiz background — as Senate ‘anxious’ to dump Bill Pulte
Jay Clayton’s Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday was marked by a sense of urgency, with senators from both parties racing to install a permanent spy chief — and get the acting director out. Clayton,
Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Nominee for top intel post faces lawmakers eager to see him replace the current leader
Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing comes amid growing concern among Democrats that the Trump administration will try to use the intelligence agencies to interfere with the midterm elections.
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Sen. Kelly questions spy chief pick’s willingness to stand up to Trump
At Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing for spy chief, Sen. Mark Kelly challenged his refusal to explicitly say that President Donald Trump lost in 2020. Democrats called him evasive and Kelly questioned his willingness to provide unvarnished intelligence.
Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief
Erin Banco is a national security correspondent focusing on the intelligence community. She covers everything from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to U.S. covert operations overseas.