Trump Nominates Clayton for National Intelligence

Trump’s surprise pick for Director of National Intelligence—Jay Clayton, the tough Manhattan U.S. Attorney and former SEC chief—could end weeks of political gridlock, but time is running out. Democrats threatened to block critical surveillance laws unless Trump dropped the acting director’s nomination, pushing for a confirmed leader. Clayton, praised by Trump as an “incredible talent,” brings deep experience in high-stakes investigations. A Senate hearing is set for next week, with hopes of swift confirmation—but will it happen before the acting role expires? Lawmakers like Jim Himes believe Clayton’s naming sooner could’ve avoided the drama. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c79c16b8d10421a4