Clayton’s DNI nomination advances on party-line Senate panel

The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 along party lines to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination to be Director of National Intelligence, moving him closer to a full Senate vote despite Democratic concerns about his stance on the 2020 election. If confirmed, Clayton would replace acting DNI Bill Pulte and face scrutiny over independence of intelligence and the future of the 702 FISA program, as lawmakers navigate a broader set of Capitol Hill debates on funding and AI policy.