Jay Clayton pressed on subpoenas for journalists in apparent national security probe

Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, faced questions about subpoenas issued to journalists regarding an apparent national security matter. Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden pressed Clayton for more details on the process before the subpoenas were sent. Source link

Watch Live: Jay Clayton, Trump’s DNI nominee, testifies at Senate confirmation hearing

Washington — Jay Clayton is appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing Wednesday to become director of national intelligence, after President Trump abruptly canceled plans to move forward with his nomination last month.  Last month, Mr. Trump pushed Senate Republicans to cancel his own nominee’s hearing, saying Clayton’s nomination should not move … Read more

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

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

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to lead intelligence after Pulte backlash

Jay Clayton, the former SEC chair, is President Trump’s latest nominee for director of national intelligence. Plus, the Pentagon is sued by The New York Times for “Orwellian” press restrictions, and a judge rules that this weekend’s UFC fight at the White House may go forward. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest. … Read more