US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Jay Clayton, as the next director of national intelligence in a 51-47 vote.
- Americas
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:56 AM 29 July 2026
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence (DNI).
The upper chamber voted 51-47.
It follows the unexpected departure of DNI Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned to care for her husband after his cancer diagnosis.
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