Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation’s intelligence director
Clayton inherits a diminished intelligence office after 30% staff cuts and partisan concern over election-related documents, senators said.
- On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the intelligence community, in a 51-47 vote, ending Bill Pulte's 40-day tenure as acting Director.
- Pulte, a housing executive with no national security experience, implemented staffing cuts that cumulatively axed approximately 30% of staff while focusing on declassifying 2020 election documents at the President's request.
- During a hearing two weeks ago, Clayton refused to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election, testifying it was "certified," prompting Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to call his performance "abysmal."
- Clayton inherits an office described as "severely understaffed" with "deeply degraded" authority, positioned as a "deep state" target by Trump amid historic institutional decline.
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Senate Confirms Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Jay Clayton is stepping into a powerful intelligence job just as the office he'll run is shrinking fast. The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Trump's pick to serve as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 vote split strictly along party lines, elevating the Manhattan US attorney to lead the...
US Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence; Trump Hails Appointment
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) confirmed Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, with President Donald Trump and senior Republican leaders welcoming his appointment while Democrats questioned his qualifications for the role. World News | US Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence; Trump Hails Appointment.
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence; Trump hails appointment - The Tribune
The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) confirmed Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, with President Donald Trump and senior Republican leaders welcoming his appointment while Democrats questioned his qualifications for the role.
After the withdrawal of Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. intelligence forces need a new leader. There are strong reservations against Trump's original candidates for election. There is now a green light for the replacement.
NEWS HEADLINES: Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump admin’s DNI – One America News Network
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 15: Jay Clayton appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:20 PM – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Senate voted 51-47 along party lines on Tuesday to confirm Jay Clayton as the nation’s next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), filling a critical national security role. Clayt…
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