Trump taps Jay Clayton for DNI, drawing wide bipartisan praise
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President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, to be Director of National Intelligence. The pick drew broad bipartisan praise from lawmakers across Capitol Hill who highlighted his public‑ and private‑sector experience and national-security credentials, with expectations for swift Senate confirmation and a push to reorganize and lead the intelligence community.
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