Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief - Reuters
Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief Reuters
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"I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"My assumption is, at least, that if we can get the nomination of the paperwork here, we can move fairly quickly."
— John Thune , Politician
"I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton... to be the next Director of National Intelligence."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"While I am glad to see the president finally come to his senses, before the Senate can take up a Fisa extension there needs to be a clear guarantee that Mr Pulte will not serve as acting DNI."
— Mark Warner , Politician
"Pulte has to go, he cannot be in the DNI role. Our national security is too important."
— Chuck Schumer , Politician
Key People
Former Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Senate Minority Leader and a prominent Democratic senator from New York.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Republican Senator from South Dakota.
Democratic Senator from Virginia.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence.
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President Trump announced his plan to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the next director of national intelligence, following criticism of his previous pick, Bill Pulte.
President Trump announced his nomination of Jay Clayton, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to serve as the next director of national intelligence, urging the Senate to confirm him promptly.
President Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the permanent Director of National Intelligence, aiming to replace acting director Bill Pulte.
President Trump nominates Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the new Director of National Intelligence, after facing criticism over his previous pick, Bill Pulte.
President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as ... next director of national intelligence, following controversy over his previous pick, Bill Pulte.
President Trump named prosecutor Jay Clayton as his new intelligence chief, after a backlash from Republicans over his earlier bid to install an inexperienced ally in the post.
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