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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Senate Panel Advances Clayton Nomination for DNI in 9-8 Vote

The full Senate will consider Jay Clayton's nomination, which is linked by some reports to the renewal of top anti-terror surveillance authorities.

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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 on Thursday to advance the nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

The committee's vote sends the nomination to the full Senate for consideration.

According to one source, the acting DNI is Bill Pulte, who is described as a controversial figure.

Separately, another source links Clayton's nomination to the revival of the country's top anti-terror surveillance program.

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Sources

  1. thehill.com — Senate Intel advances Clayton nomination for DNI (opens in a new window)
  2. moxie.foxnews.com — Trump's DNI pick clears key hurdle, reviving path for nation's top anti-terror surveillance program (opens in a new window)
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