WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence
Summary
The Senate is expected to vote to confirm Jay Clayton as the permanent director of national intelligence. Clayton’s confirmation follows a temporary period with Bill Pulte, who held the position without intelligence experience amid controversies related to election claims and classified documents.Key Facts
- The Senate plans to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.
- Clayton is currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former SEC chairman.
- Bill Pulte served as interim director after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
- Pulte has no known intelligence background and reduced staff by about 30% during his tenure.
- Pulte released some intelligence documents related to China’s interference in U.S. elections before the Senate vote.
- Clayton declined to explicitly say President Biden won the 2020 election, only that it was certified.
- Democrats expressed concerns about Clayton’s response and opposed his nomination.
- The Senate vote on Clayton is expected to follow party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing.
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