Politics
Trump Delays Intelligence Nomination Amidst Political Maneuvering
President Trump is delaying the confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence until Congress approves a voter ID bill and other measures. This move comes amid ongoing political negotiations.
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NPR
The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay.
2026-06-17 11:18 UTC
The Hill
President Trump announced on Wednesday morning that he is pausing the confirmation process for federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) until Congress approves the nation’s warrantless spy powers and a voter ID bill. The president nominated Clayton t
2026-06-17 11:33 UTC