US Senate to begin voting on Trump spy nominee Clayton
Clayton is expected to clear the 100-member Senate after Republicans backed him in committee and Democrats raised concerns over his testimony and subpoenas.
- On Monday, the Senate began procedural voting on Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, with a final confirmation vote expected later this week.
- Clayton would replace Tulsi Gabbard, who vacated the DNI post in June following clashes with congressional Democrats; the Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly recommended his nomination in a 9-8 vote on Tuesday.
- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden voted against Clayton, stating he demonstrated no "independence from Donald Trump," while Clayton also faced scrutiny for subpoenas against New York Times journalists and refusing to acknowledge Trump lost the 2020 election.
- Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority and are expected to provide enough votes for Clayton's confirmation despite Democratic opposition, securing approval within days.
- Many senators are eager to replace the current interim DNI, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, citing concerns he lacks national security experience and has been cutting agency staff.
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A procedural vote is expected this Monday afternoon
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The U.S. Senate is due to begin voting on the nomination of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence at 5.30 p.m. ET on Monday. If Clayton wins a majority in the 100-member Senate on the procedural vote, a final confirmation vote is expected later in the week. If approved as director of national intelligence, Clayton would fill a role vacated in June when Tulsi Gabbard stepped down. ...
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If approved to be the director of national intelligence, Clayton would fill a role vacated in June when Tulsi Gabbard stepped down after a tenure marked by clashes with congressional Democrats.
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