Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief

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The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence, succeeding Bill Pulte. This appointment could resolve the gridlock concerning a critical spy tool that lapsed last month. Clayton previously lost Democratic support because he refused to clearly state that Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election. He will now lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, overseeing the U.S. intelligence community and managing key national security tools and operations.
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