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Why didn't Clayton, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, testify?

Why didn't Clayton, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, testify?

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that Jay Clayton, his choice for director of national intelligence, would not testify before a Senate committee. The confirmation process was affected because Clayton declined to appear for questioning.

Key Facts

  • Jay Clayton was nominated by President Trump to be director of national intelligence.
  • Clayton was expected to testify before a Senate panel as part of his confirmation.
  • President Trump announced on a Wednesday that Clayton would not testify.
  • The testimony was part of the process to approve Clayton’s appointment.
  • CBS News reported on this development and provided related coverage.
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