Director of National Intelligence

Jay Clayton was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence. He was nominated by President Trump and had a confirmation hearing in July.

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 next Director of National Intelligence. Clayton testified during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 15, 2026.

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.

Jay Clayton will become the next director of national intelligence after the Senate confirmed his nomination on a 51-47 party-line vote.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence. The confirmation occurred during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, a Trump ally, with a 51-47 vote along party lines. During his confirmation hearing, Clayton avoided questions about the 2020 election and did not state that Trump lost.

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence with a 51-47 vote along party lines, with all Republicans supporting and all Democrats opposing. Clayton avoided answering questions about the 2020 election and did not state that Trump lost.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new director of intelligence. He testified during his Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. on July 15.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief. His confirmation could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence via a party-line vote. The position has faced increasing scrutiny during Donald Trump's second term as president.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote, which may revive a stalled battle over renewing warrantless spy powers. Clayton is a U.S. attorney who served as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the first Trump administration.

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 the new director of national intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte. He is a former Wall Street regulator.

The Senate is addressing a packed, complicated agenda as the midterm elections approach, including a first vote on President Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence. The House is on summer recess, while the Senate remains in Washington to handle key legislative tasks.

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.

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.

The Department of Justice reversed its standard process to track down leaks related to Air Force One. Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is undergoing a confirmation hearing for the role of director of national intelligence.

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.

Sen. Mark Warner announced he will vote against Jay Clayton's nomination as director of national intelligence, expressing disappointment in Clayton's recent confirmation hearing testimony despite earlier optimism. The decision reflects Warner's dissatisfaction with Clayton's performance during the hearing.

President Donald Trump announced declassification of documents outlining U.S. election system vulnerabilities, citing Chinese efforts to access voter rolls and electronic voting machine weaknesses. He directed agencies like the FBI and director of national intelligence to investigate alleged cover-ups and prosecute responsible parties, though the disclosed information does not support his claims of election manipulation.

President Trumps nominee Jay Clayton faces Senate Intelligence Committee questions about his independence as Director of National Intelligence, with Democrats expressing concerns he may interfere in U.S. elections. Clayton emphasized his focus on foreign election interference, while senators also scrutinized his past actions as a U.S. attorney, including subpoenaing New York Times journalists.

Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced tough questions in their Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. The hearings were conducted by Democrats, with CBS News reporter Taurean Small providing coverage.

Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence positions. The article examines key questions posed to them during the process.

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.

President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be director of national intelligence. The confirmation process was delayed by President Trump.

The GOP Senate majority has narrowed to 51 senators after Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence due to health issues and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. McConnell disclosed a fall and subsequent pneumonia but no broken bones or concussion, while Graham died from an aortic dissection. Republicans now have a slim margin with 51 senators available to vote.

The GOP Senate majority has narrowed to 51 available senators after Mitch McConnell's hospitalization following a fall and pneumonia, and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. McConnell will not vote until recovering further, reducing the Republican voting capacity.

The GOP's Senate majority has become tighter following Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence due to health issues and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Republicans now have 51 senators available, while Democrats and independents have 47. The situation may impact votes on President Trump's nominees.

Acting DNI Pulte has begun firing intelligence officials, as reported by MS NOW. This action is linked to President Donald Trump's selection for the role of Director of National Intelligence.

The article outlines three strategic reforms for the U.S. Intelligence Community to address challenges in enterprise leadership, resource alignment, and strategic competition. Key recommendations include refocusing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) on enterprise leadership, modernizing intelligence investment governance, and creating mechanisms to resolve institutional seams exploited by adversaries.

Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, has begun cuts at the spy agency, though they are fewer than feared. Current and former officials indicate he considered deeper cuts and structural changes.

President Donald Trump's acting Director of National Intelligence has started firing personnel at the agency, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, became the acting director of national intelligence after a conflict between Donald Trump and lawmakers over the role. Tulsi Gabbard, the outgoing director, left her position earlier than planned, and Trump canceled a Senate confirmation hearing for his nominee, Jay Clayton.