Politics
Trump Names Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump has named Jay Clayton to serve as the director of national intelligence. The nomination sparked backlash and affected efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.
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The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.
2026-06-11 19:35 UTC