Politics News Update — June 11, 2026 4 PM Eastern

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump announces Jay Clayton as his nominee for Director of National Intelligence. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The selection comes amid considerable congressional pressure for a permanent replacement in the critical intelligence role, replacing a controversial acting director who drew bipartisan criticism. Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated today, with President Trump initially threatening major strikes and seizure of Iran's vital oil industry. However, just hours later, he unexpectedly reversed course, calling off these new military actions.

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