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Senate Intelligence Committee Schedules Hearing on Jay Clayton’s Director of National Intelligence Nomination
Jay Clayton will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday after a delay tied to FISA legislation. President Trump nominated the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to lead national intelligence agencies.
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Jay Clayton is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. President Trump nominated him to serve as director of national intelligence.
The committee postponed an earlier hearing after President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not approve FISA reauthorization without the SAVE America Act attached. He said Democrats broke the prior deal and added that the nomination would not advance until James McDonald is confirmed to replace Clayton as U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York.
Committee Chairman Tom Cotton had planned to hold the hearing last month. Cotton stated on X that Clayton is a patriot and highly qualified nominee with deep experience combatting national security threats. Clayton currently serves as U.S.
Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stepped down from the role last month.
