Senate postpones Jay Clayton confirmation hearing for DNI

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The Senate Intelligence Committee has postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. President Trump directed the delay in an overnight post on Truth Social. Bill Pulte will remain as acting director in the meantime.

Sen. Tom Cotton, the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, announced the postponement after Trump's directive. The hearing had been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Trump said the nomination would not proceed until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney. He also tied reauthorization of the FISA Section 702 surveillance tool to passage of the SAVE America Act voting bill.

Clayton currently serves as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term.

Pulte, who has no intelligence experience, will continue in the acting role. Outgoing Director Tulsi Gabbard resigned last month.

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