The US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence by a vote of 51 to 47, according to Israeli media reports. Clayton, a former SEC chairman and federal prosecutor, replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned, and acting-DNI William Pulte.
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by a vote of 51-47, according to Israeli media reports. The narrow party-line vote underscores the contentious nature of the appointment, with all Democrats opposing and all Republicans supporting Trump's nominee.
Clayton, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, takes over the top intelligence role at a time of heightened global tensions. He replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month, and acting-DNI William Pulte, who had been serving since June 19.
The confirmation finalizes a process that began with President Trump's announcement of Clayton's nomination in June, as The Zioneer previously reported. The new DNI inherits an agency that has been undergoing restructuring under Pulte's direction, with Trump ordering a downsizing of the office.
The Zioneer's coverage of this event is based on a single Israeli media report, and the confidence level is Developing pending corroboration from additional sources.
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