Senate committee advances Jay Clayton’s nomination for intelligence chief over Democrats’ opposition

Washington — The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton’s nomination for director of national intelligence on Tuesday, despite opposition from Democrats following his confirmation hearing earlier this month. In a 9 to 8 vote, the committee voted along party lines to advance Clayton’s nomination to the floor, GOP Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, the committee … Read more

Inside the questioning at Blanche and Clayton’s confirmation hearings

Inside the questioning at Blanche and Clayton’s confirmation hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton had respective confirmation hearings Wednesday for attorney general and director of national intelligence. Major Garrett takes a look at some of the questions they faced before the Senate. Source link

Highlights from Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence

Highlights from Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence – CBS News Watch CBS News Jay Clayton faced intense criticism as he sought Senate confirmation to become director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports. Source link

Senate sets new date for Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing after Trump derailed the previous one

The Senate Intelligence Committee scheduled a new confirmation hearing Tuesday for Jay Clayton’s nomination to be director of national intelligence after President Donald Trump upended the initial date. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The panel plans to meet July 15, nearly a month after the … Read more

Senate moving forward with Clayton’s confirmation hearing despite Trump’s move to delay

Washington — The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump’s 11th-hour push to delay the installation of the new director of national intelligence, a move that scrambled Capitol Hill. In an early morning post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump torpedoed the Senate’s plan to move ahead quickly with … Read more

Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intel director in bid to push Congress on voting bill

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a … Read more

Trump puts Jay Clayton’s nomination for intel chief on hold

Évian-les-Bains, France —  President Trump said on Wednesday that he’s delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage. Mr. Trump said in a lengthy post on his social media site that he will … Read more

Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton’s departure

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The high-profile position is opening up following Trump’s recent nomination of the district’s current U.S. attorney, Jay Clayton, to serve in … Read more