Trump Nominates Jay Clayton as DNI After House Votes on Intelligence Tool
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowPresident Donald Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence (DNI) following a House vote that rejected extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The vote, which occurred hours before Trump's announcement, saw 198 in favor and 218 against the extension. Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, must be confirmed by the Senate. Trump described Clayton as 'highly respected' in the legal community, underscoring the potential impact of this nomination on national security.
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