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Jay Clayton was sworn in as the US director of national intelligence, replacing acting director Bill Pulte. His confirmation hearing was contentious, as he refused to directly acknowledge Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election. The oath was administered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Oval Office with the president present.

Jay Clayton was sworn in as the US director of national intelligence after a contentious confirmation hearing. He replaces acting director Bill Pulte and former director Tulsi Gabbard, who stepped down in June. The oath was administered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Oval Office in the presence of the president.

The Senate faces a busy agenda before August recess, including a potential confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and internal Republican divisions over a proposed IRS settlement. Discussions also involve canceling recess to advance President Trump’s ‘Save America Act,’ while Jay Clayton assumes a new role as Director of National Intelligence. Trump is scheduled to campaign in Nevada for the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ with primaries occurring in multiple states.

Bill Pulte, acting director of national intelligence, will step down on Monday, handing over to Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's nominee for the role. Clayton was confirmed by the Senate along party lines after a contentious hearing, while Pulte's interim appointment faced criticism for lacking national security credentials. During Pulte's tenure, Trump released intelligence documents related to 2020 election vulnerabilities.

Bill Pulte's two-month tenure as acting director of national intelligence will end on Monday, with Jay Clayton taking over the role. The transition marks the conclusion of Pulte's time in the position.

Bill Pulte, Trump's housing regulator, will end his two-month tenure as acting director of national intelligence on Monday, transferring the role to Jay Clayton, Trump's confirmed pick. Pulte's appointment faced criticism from Republican lawmakers due to his lack of national security credentials, while Clayton's confirmation was delayed and marked by controversy over his refusal to acknowledge Biden's 2020 election win. During Pulte's time in the role, Trump released classified documents and made false claims about the 2020 election.

Bill Pulte is ending his two-month tenure as acting director of national intelligence and handing over to Jay Clayton, Trump's pick confirmed by the Senate. Pulte, the housing regulator, faced criticism for lacking security credentials, while Clayton's confirmation was contentious due to his refusal to acknowledge Biden's 2020 election victory.

DNI Jay Clayton’s arrival in DC is delayed, allowing acting DNI Bill Pulte to continue downsizing efforts that have reduced office staff by 30% through layoffs and returning on-loan workers to their home agencies.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. Clayton has held three Senate-confirmed roles across two Trump administrations and previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission. Concerns were raised about politicizing intelligence agencies after Clayton refused to acknowledge the 2020 election results during his confirmation hearing.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. Clayton previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and led the Securities and Exchange Commission during President Donald Trump’s first term. His confirmation hearing raised concerns about politicization of intelligence agencies after he refused to acknowledge the 2020 election winner.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. Clayton, who previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and led the SEC under President Trump, faces concerns over politicizing intelligence agencies after refusing to acknowledge the 2020 election results during his confirmation hearing. His confirmation may enable reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote, replacing Bill Pulte. Democrats criticized Clayton for refusing to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory and expressed concerns he would align with President Donald Trump's election denialism. The confirmation follows bipartisan criticism of Pulte, who lacked security clearance and national security experience.

Senate Democrats rejected President Donald Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) after demanding a permanent replacement for Bill Pulte, but Republicans confirmed Clayton on a party-line vote. The confirmation does not resolve the standoff over reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a critical counter-terror tool that expired following Pulte’s interim appointment.

Senate Democrats rejected President Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Jay Clayton despite earlier demands for a replacement. Republicans confirmed Clayton on a party-line vote, ending an interim appointment that had prompted Democratic concerns about misuse of intelligence agencies. The confirmation does not resolve partisan disputes over reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA, a critical counter-terror surveillance tool that expired in response to the prior acting DNI’s appointment.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. The confirmation followed weeks of delay that allowed Bill Pulte to serve temporarily, amid concerns over Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and his actions, including releasing classified documents and reducing staff. Democrats also criticized Clayton for refusing to state outright that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, has not laid out the goals of his purported reductions. The article mentions his final hours in the job and references to mass firings.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new director of national intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte. He is a former Wall Street regulator.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence, with confirmation likely along party lines after a contentious hearing where he refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Democrats expressed more confidence in Clayton than in interim director Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the next intelligence director, with confirmation likely along party lines despite his refusal to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Democrats expressed concerns over Trump’s interim pick, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience, but supported Clayton as a more credible alternative. The Senate voted 51-43 to advance Clayton’s nomination.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the head of the nation’s intelligence agencies along party lines. Democrats prefer Clayton over Trump’s interim pick, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience. Clayton refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election during a contentious hearing.

Jay Clayton cleared a procedural vote in the Senate to advance toward confirmation as the next director of national intelligence. The vote was 51-43, and if confirmed, he will succeed acting DNI Bill Pulte.

Jay Clayton is set to become President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence after a Senate party-line vote advanced his nomination. The confirmation follows bipartisan negotiations that collapsed due to Trump’s intervention, leaving Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act unresolved.

The Senate advanced Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's departure to care for her husband. The confirmation process is nearing completion amid partisan voting, linked to the stalled Section 702 FISA counter-terrorism program.

The Senate advanced Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), moving him closer to confirmation after former DNI Tulsi Gabbard resigned. The vote occurred amid partisan debate over Clayton's nomination and stalled efforts to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key counter-terrorism tool.

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte completed a fourth round of layoffs since taking over on June 19.

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced the completion of a fourth round of layoffs since assuming the role on June 19. The office of the director of national intelligence (ODNI) is reducing its size and refocusing its efforts.

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to lead U.S. intelligence agencies along party lines with a 9-8 vote. Democrats initially showed support but shifted after Clayton refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, leading to all Democratic committee members voting against him. The nomination now moves to a potential floor vote.

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies along party lines, with Democrats opposing due to his refusal to acknowledge former President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. The 9-8 vote followed contentious hearings and Democratic criticism of Clayton's performance.

Sen. Mark Warner announced he will vote against Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) due to dissatisfaction with Clayton’s confirmation hearing performance, particularly his evasive responses about the 2020 election and criticism of Tulsi Gabbard’s actions. Warner acknowledged Clayton’s prior work at the SEC but stated he was 'bitterly disappointed,' while noting the Senate panel’s Republican majority likely ensures Clayton’s confirmation despite opposition.

President Trump's speech on election security aimed to pressure Republicans to support his voter ID bill, but faced skepticism from lawmakers focused on midterms. The declassified intelligence documents cited by Trump did not reveal new threats, and the bill faces hurdles in the Senate due to filibuster rules.

Trump selected Jay Clayton for the DNI role, emphasizing his finance expertise and leadership experience. The Senate appears eager to replace Bill Pulte with Clayton despite his lack of traditional intelligence background.

President Donald Trump's nominee for intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, faced repeated Democratic challenges during a confirmation hearing over whether former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Clayton avoided confirming Biden's victory, stating the election was 'certified' instead. Democrats expressed concerns about potential Trump influence on intelligence agencies.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, emphasized his national security experience during Senate testimony, while Democrats questioned him about election interference and the 2020 election certification. Clayton avoided confirming Joe Biden won the 2020 election but acknowledged it was certified, as bipartisan support for his nomination remains uncertain.

President Trump's nominee for the intelligence director, Jay Clayton, emphasized his national security experience during a Senate hearing, contrasting with interim director Bill Pulte. Democrats questioned Clayton on election interference and whether former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election, while some praised his qualifications despite bipartisan confirmation uncertainty.

Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face a Senate intelligence committee confirmation hearing to become the next intelligence chief. If confirmed, he would replace Bill Pulte, whose acting director role has drawn bipartisan criticism over his lack of intelligence experience and perceived alignment with Trump's political agenda.

Jay Clayton, US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face a confirmation hearing to become the next intelligence chief. He would replace Bill Pulte, appointed by Donald Trump as acting director of national intelligence, a role that has drawn criticism for Pulte's background and perceived loyalty to Trump.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, will face a Senate confirmation hearing after Trump initially delayed the process. The nomination follows the resignation of former DNI Tulsi Gabbard and aims to avoid controversy over Trump's previous pick, Bill Pulte, which stalled FISA reauthorization. Democrats oppose Pulte's appointment but support Clayton, seen as a compromise to restart counter-terrorism tool discussions.

President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, will have a second confirmation hearing after Trump initially derailed the process. The Senate Intelligence Committee rescheduled the hearing following political disputes over Trump's interim appointment of Bill Pulte and demands to link FISA reauthorization to the SAVE America Act.

Jay Clayton, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, is set to testify at a Senate confirmation hearing. Clayton currently serves as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and is expected to replace Bill Pulte, Trump's acting director of national intelligence.

Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence faces scrutiny over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), with concerns about its effectiveness and politicization. Senators from both parties question the ODNI's role, citing past controversies involving Tulsi Gabbard and Bill Pulte, while Democrats seek to replace Pulte and Republicans aim to advance a spy law.