Senate advances Jay Clayton; final vote nears for Intel Director
Summary
President Trump’s interim spy chief announced another round of sweeping cuts to the U.S. government’s intelligence community. This move comes ahead of Jay Clayton's final confirmation vote to become the director of national intelligence.
How coverage differs
- Center: Senate nears vote on Clayton for intel director; interim chief cuts staff Center outlets report on the Senate's move to tee up a final vote for Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence. They also detail the significant cuts made by President Trump's interim spy chief to the U.S. government's intelligence community.
- Right: Clayton's confirmation advances, promising intelligence community reform and efficiency Right-leaning outlets emphasize Jay Clayton's advancement towards a final confirmation vote to become the Director of National Intelligence. They highlight the Senate's procedural steps, signaling the imminent approval of President Trump's nominee for the crucial intelligence role.