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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence

Former SEC chairman and Manhattan federal prosecutor will oversee America’s 18 intelligence agenciesby Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau ChiefWASHINGTON (Worthy News) – The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, placing a permanent leader over the nation’s intelligence community after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the post.Clayton was approved in a 51-47 vote along party lines, with Republicans supporting the