The confirmation hearing for Clayton has been postponed after former President Donald Trump directed him not to appear. Senator Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, had initially planned to proceed with the hearing despite the circumstances.
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Clayton confirmation hearing postponed following Trump's directive
The confirmation hearing for Clayton has been postponed after Donald Trump instructed him not to attend. Senator Tom Cotton had intended to move forward with the hearing regardless of this directive.
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