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Why Trump told DNI pick Jay Clayton to skip Senate hearing

Why Trump told DNI pick Jay Clayton to skip Senate hearing

Summary

The Senate postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, who was nominated to be the director of national intelligence. Senator Tom Cotton said that President Donald Trump told Clayton not to attend the hearing.

Key Facts

  • Jay Clayton was nominated to be the director of national intelligence (DNI).
  • The Senate was scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Clayton.
  • Senator Tom Cotton announced that President Trump instructed Clayton to skip the hearing.
  • As a result, the Senate delayed the scheduled hearing.
  • The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Taurean Small.
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