Jay Clayton, nominated by President Trump to replace Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, is scheduled to appear before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday afternoon. Earlier on the same day, President Trump announced that Republicans were canceling Clayton's confirmation hearing due to Democrats' refusal to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until certain conditions are met.
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Jay Clayton's Confirmation Hearing Scheduled Amid Political Tensions
Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for the position of director of national intelligence is set for Wednesday afternoon. President Trump announced the cancellation of the hearing earlier that day, citing political disagreements over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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