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Clayton Confirmed Amid Election Tensions | US News
Jay Clayton just got confirmed to lead the nation’s spy agencies, narrowly passing 51-47 in the Senate — with every Democrat voting no. As the president pushes unproven election claims ahead of midterms, Clayton inherits a role already strained by political interference. Once seen as a safer bet than his predecessor, Clayton drew Democratic concern during his hearing when he declined to affirm Biden’s victory, instead calling it “certified.” Republicans praised his legal and regulatory background, while Democrats worry he lacks the spine to resist political misuse of intelligence. His…
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