GOP senator says Clayton DNI hearing still on despite Trump's push for cancellation
Summary
Senator Tom Cotton said the Senate Intelligence Committee will hold the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as planned, despite President Donald Trump saying it should be canceled. Trump wants to delay Clayton’s hearing until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.Key Facts
- Jay Clayton was nominated by President Trump to be the permanent director of national intelligence (DNI).
- Senator Tom Cotton, who leads the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Clayton’s hearing will continue unless Trump cancels or withdraws the nomination.
- President Trump announced on social media that the hearing is canceled until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney.
- Bill Pulte remains acting DNI; he launched investigations against several Democrats, which caused controversy.
- The appointment of Pulte led to bipartisan opposition and delayed renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
- Trump wants his SAVE America Act and a FISA extension to pass together.
- Senate leaders are taking a cautious, day-by-day approach to Clayton’s nomination and FISA reauthorization.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump’s handling of the situation.
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