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Clayton Nears Confirmation Amid Party Divide | San Antonio News
Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the nation’s intelligence agencies narrowly passed the Senate Intelligence Committee 9-8, with all Democrats voting no — a dramatic shift after his evasive answers at a heated hearing where he wouldn’t confirm Biden’s election win, despite acknowledging its certification. Even top Democrat Senator Mark Warner voiced deep disappointment, and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Clayton’s performance as “abysmal,” making Democratic support on the Senate floor nearly impossible. Republicans, eager to confirm him before summer, now push forward, citing his…
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