The Senate on Tuesday approved Jay Clayton as President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, according to multiple sources. Clayton’s confirmation comes after Bill Pulte’s brief tenure in the position ended.
According to CBS News, Clayton’s confirmation could help resolve gridlock over a key surveillance tool that lapsed last month. The sources do not provide additional details about the specific legislative hurdles or timeline for implementing policy changes related to the expired spy tool.
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