Trump nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence amid FISA standoff.
President Trump nominated Jay Clayton to be the permanent Director of National Intelligence. The nomination followed Democratic opposition to acting director Bill Pulte tied to FISA reauthorization negotiations. Clayton previously served as SEC Chairman and is currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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The Examiner focuses on Clayton's credentials, calling him highly talented and respected. The Times frames the nomination as political maneuvering, quoting a senator who said they'll sacrifice Pulte to advance FISA.
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“What to know about Jay Clayton, Trump's pick to be the next intelligence chief”
“'They'll sacrifice Pulte': GOP senators saw the writing on the wall on intel chief”
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