Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Watch live: Top Democrats speak out on Clayton nomination delay

Watch live: Top Democrats speak out on Clayton nomination delay

Summary

Senate Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Mark Warner, held a press conference to discuss the delay in confirming Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. President Trump postponed the confirmation process for Clayton, who was chosen for this intelligence position.

Key Facts

  • President Trump nominated Jay Clayton to be the director of national intelligence.
  • Jay Clayton is a federal prosecutor.
  • The Senate confirmation process for Clayton was delayed by President Trump.
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is speaking out about this delay.
  • Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner also addressed the issue.
  • The Democrats held a press conference to discuss the postponement.
  • The delay affects the leadership of national intelligence agencies.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.