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US Political Appointments Amid Controversy

Updated 2026-06-11 20:10 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump is nominating US attorney Jay Clayton for the director of national intelligence, facing pushback over his previous selection as acting director. The nomination comes amid ongoing political tensions.

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Al Jazeera

Trump to pick US attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence

Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.

2026-06-11 19:56 UTC