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Clayton Nominated for DNI | Wilmington News
Senate Intelligence Committee just approved Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence in a 9-8 vote, clearing the way for his full Senate confirmation. With a background as a U.S. Attorney and former SEC chair, Clayton brings seasoned experience to the role — a stark contrast to the controversial interim pick Bill Pulte, whom Democrats criticized as a loyalist. Trump’s push to confirm Clayton — tied to reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA, the critical surveillance tool inactive since June — could unlock national security progress. Clayton’s confirmation, likely needing Democratic…
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