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Jay Clayton pressed on subpoenas for journalists in apparent national security probe

Jay Clayton pressed on subpoenas for journalists in apparent national security probe

Summary

Jay Clayton, chosen by President Donald Trump to be director of national intelligence, was questioned about subpoenas given to journalists in a national security investigation. Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon asked Clayton for more information about how these subpoenas were decided.

Key Facts

  • Jay Clayton is President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence.
  • Subpoenas were issued to journalists in connection with a national security probe.
  • Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, questioned Clayton about the subpoenas.
  • Wyden wanted more details about the process used before issuing the subpoenas.
  • The questioning took place during a public hearing.
  • The investigation is related to national security matters.
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