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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.

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

The Senate faces a busy agenda before the August recess, including a potential confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and internal party divisions involving John Cornyn and Tom Tillis. Efforts to block a proposed IRS settlement linked to former President Donald Trump and discussions about canceling recess to advance Trump’s 'Save America Act' are complicating proceedings. Jay Clayton will take over as Director of National Intelligence, and Trump is set to campaign in Nevada for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'.

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.

The Senate faces a busy agenda before the August recess, including a potential confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and internal party conflicts over Trump's proposed IRS settlement. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicates the 'Save America Act' lacks sufficient support to pass, while Jay Clayton assumes the role of Director of National Intelligence. Trump is set to campaign in Nevada for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' with primary races ongoing 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.

Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has been confirmed as the new director of the national intelligence agency. President Trump nominated Clayton, who will be replaced as Manhattan U.S. attorney by James McDonald, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell.

Jay Clayton was confirmed by the US Senate as Trump's new spy chief. His confirmation followed the rejection of Trump's original choice due to lack of relevant experience.

The Justice Department settled with the International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades (IUJAT) and the Home Healthcare Workers of America (HHWA) for $3.85 million over improperly obtaining Paycheck Protection Program loans during the pandemic. The unions allegedly applied for funds they were ineligible for as labor unions, despite federal restrictions excluding them from the program.

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official with a 51-47 vote. All Democrats in the Senate voted against the confirmation, and Trump praised Clayton on Truth Social, calling him 'outstanding.' The appointment comes as Trump promotes election fraud claims ahead of the midterms.

Jay Clayton was confirmed by the Senate as Trump's intelligence chief. The appointment occurs amid renewed false claims about the 2020 election and scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.

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 nation's intelligence director. This occurred weeks after President Donald Trump attempted to delay his nomination.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the nation's intelligence director, establishing a permanent leadership position weeks after President Donald Trump attempted to postpone his nomination.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as head of the nation's intelligence agencies. This confirmation occurred weeks after President Donald Trump attempted to delay his nomination.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the nation's intelligence director, weeks after President Donald Trump attempted to delay his nomination.

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 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.

Edward Gene Smith, a former Citigroup managing director, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes, including drugging and sexually assaulting women and possessing child pornography. His lawyers cited autism as a factor, while prosecutors dismissed the claim as an excuse for his criminal behavior.

Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte announced a fifth wave of layoffs, reducing ODNI staff by approximately 30% from weeks ago. The Senate is poised to confirm Trump's nominee for the role, with Pulte citing a focus on efficiency and reducing 'non-critical' personnel.

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump for the first time since their joint war against Iran began. The meeting addressed tensions over Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and discussions on a framework agreement with Lebanon and expanding the Abraham Accords. Trump also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral.