Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, to testify at Senate confirmation hearing
Summary
Jay Clayton is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). President Trump had previously delayed Clayton's hearing amid controversy over the acting DNI pick and concerns about surveillance programs.Key Facts
- Jay Clayton is nominated by President Trump for the permanent position of DNI.
- The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
- President Trump delayed Clayton's confirmation last month to wait for a replacement in Clayton’s current U.S. attorney role.
- Trump’s earlier choice for acting DNI, Bill Pulte, faced criticism from the Senate.
- A warrantless surveillance program under Section 702 has lapsed amid the leadership delay.
- Clayton previously led the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York.
- Clayton was head of the Securities and Exchange Commission during President Trump’s first term.
- Clayton may be questioned about subpoenas to New York Times journalists regarding security on the new Air Force One plane donated by Qatar.
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