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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

NPR | By Jenna McLaughlin
Published July 29, 2026 at 4:49 AM MDT

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton to oversee the intelligence community, despite Democrats' concerns that he could politicize intelligence at President Trump's direction.

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Jenna McLaughlin
Jenna McLaughlin is NPR's cybersecurity correspondent, focusing on the intersection of national security and technology.
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