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Clayton’s Confirmation and FISA’s Future | San Antonio News
Jay Clayton’s long-awaited confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence is finally set for Wednesday after weeks of delay by President Trump, who previously blocked it to push for a voter ID bill. Clayton, a seasoned legal figure who led the SEC and prosecuted high-profile cases including Nicolás Maduro and handled Epstein/Maxwell records, faces tough Democratic scrutiny despite bipartisan support. His confirmation could hinge on the uncertain future of FISA renewal — a key surveillance tool — which Trump insists he won’t sign unless the voter ID bill passes, a legislative dead…
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