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Clayton's DNI Confirmation Battle | Wilmington News
The Senate edged closer to confirming Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence — a pivotal role overseeing all U.S. spy agencies — amid fierce partisan battles and national security concerns. Clayton, Trump’s pick and former SEC chair, narrowly survived a 9-8 Intelligence Committee vote along party lines, with Democrats blocking his advancement over past controversies and election-related questions. His confirmation is now poised for a full Senate vote, but delays have left critical counter-terrorism tools like Section 702 of FISA in limbo, raising alarms about America’s readiness to…
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