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Clayton Nominated for DNI | Dayton News
Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly approves Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the DNI, setting the stage for a pivotal Senate vote that could reignite critical counterterrorism efforts. Despite past hurdles and a close 9-8 vote, Clayton—currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York—is backed by committee chair Tom Cotton as highly qualified. His nomination comes after Tulsi Gabbard’s departure and temporary replacement by Bill Pulte, which sparked Democratic concerns about politicization. Notably, some Senate Democrats previously supported Clayton for SEC chair, hinting at…
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