Senate confirmation hearing
Coverage of Senate confirmation hearing in the Nexus archive.
- Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
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.
- Blanche acknowledges Epstein files redaction "mistakes"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged redaction errors in the release of the Epstein files during his Senate confirmation hearing. The admission was reported by CBS News' Jake Rosen.
- Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, to testify at Senate confirmation hearing
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.
- Inside the C.D.C.’s Mad Scramble to Meet Kennedy’s Demands
The C.D.C. is working urgently to meet demands from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as depicted in a Senate confirmation hearing context. A photo of Kennedy at the hearing is referenced.
- Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement
President Trump withdrew Dr. Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general and announced a replacement. Dr. Means had testified at her Senate confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. on February 25.