Jay Clayton: Trump names new spy chief after Pulte pushback

The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy497vjmd4wo

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What to know about Jay Clayton, Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next permanent director of national intelligence on Thursday. A veteran Trump administration official, Clayton is seen as a more conventional choice for the role compared to the pre..

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-jay-clayton-trumps-nominee-for-director-of-national-intelligence

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Trump taps Clayton for intel chief as spy tool expires

Clayton is currently the Manhattan U.S. attorney

https://theweek.com/politics/trump-clayton-intel-chief-spy

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How to get a job in Trump's Washington: Lie about elections on cable TV

If Clayton wanted the job, it seems clear that he had to demonstrate loyalty on the one issue Trump cares about most: lying about voting and elections.

https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-to-get-a-job-in-trumps-washington-lie-about-elections-on-cable-tv/

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Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. T..

https://rollcall.com/2026/06/11/senate-plans-fast-action-on-trumps-dni-pick/

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Pres. Trump nominates ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence position

President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, current U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to serve as director of national intelligence, selecting a longtime legal and

https://www.920kvec.com/2026/06/12/pres-trump-nominates-ex-sec-chairman-jay-clayton-for-director-of-national-intelligence-position/

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“With Jay #Clayton’s nomination to become director of national intelligence, the Manhattan federal prosecutors he has overseen for the past year are bracing for what’s next.”

I can guarantee you, with the #TrumpRegime record, it will be someone worse — #incompetent & #corrupt whose only quality is #loyalty to Little Lying Donald.

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https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/jay-calyton-dni-sdny-00960257

Republicans race to confirm Trump DNI pick Jay Clayton

His appointment is seen as the key to extending Section 702 of FISA after Democrats backed out of a deal for its renewal.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4605862/republicans-race-confirm-trump-dni-pick/

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Democrats sink key FISA extension as Bill Pulte standoff enters new phase

Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse as Trump refuses to budge on Bill Pulte — and Democrats refuse to budge on a FISA extension.

https://www.ms.now/news/democrats-sink-key-fisa-extension-bill-pulte-standoff

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