⌁ DAY 64

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

7 beadsJul 28 → Jul 28moved 62d ago

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2026-07-29

Trump's Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton Confirmed

broke 62d ago · 2 reports · international

Jay Clayton was confirmed by the US Senate as Trump's intelligence chief after the president's original choice was rejected due to lack of relevant experience. Clayton's confirmation comes amid Trump's renewed false claims about the 2020 election and scrutiny over the administration's intelligence agency oversight.

2026-07-28

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

broke 62d ago · 4 reports · us_mainstream · international · other

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote on Tuesday. Clayton replaces an interim candidate and now leads the US intelligence community under the Trump administration.

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

broke 63d ago · 13 reports · us_mainstream · international · primary · other

Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote. Clayton, a Trump ally, faced criticism for refusing to clearly acknowledge that Biden won the 2020 election.

Senate set to confirm Jay Clayton as intelligence director

broke 63d ago · 3 reports · local · other · us_mainstream

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, establishing permanent leadership for U.S. intelligence agencies. The confirmation occurs as the nation approaches midterm elections.

Senate confirms Trump's nominee Jay Clayton as DNI

broke 63d ago · 6 reports · international · other

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton, Manhattan US Attorney and Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, on July 28, 2026, despite Democratic opposition. Clayton's contentious confirmation hearing included shouting exchanges over election denial allegations, which he denied.

2026-07-27

Senate advances Jay Clayton for intelligence director

broke 63d ago · 2 reports · us_mainstream · other

The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle Monday for President Trump's nominee Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). A final confirmation vote is now scheduled.

Senate votes on Trump's national intelligence director pick Tuesday

broke 64d ago · 2 reports · international · us_mainstream

The US Senate is voting Tuesday on Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, and he is expected to be approved. Clayton will fill the position vacated in June by Tulsi Gabbard, whose tenure was marked by congressional clashes.