Clayton

• Jay Clayton has been nominated to lead the U.S. intelligence community amid White House efforts to use declassified intelligence to highlight election security concerns. • During his nomination process, Clayton faced criticism from Democrats after dodging questions regarding the legitimacy of the 2020 election. • This tension coincides with the president's continued use of unsubstantiated claims regarding widespread voter fraud and election rigging.

• President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to lead the nation's intelligence agencies, but the pick is facing significant opposition from Democrats. • The conflict centers on Clayton's views and actions regarding the 2020 election, creating a hurdle for his confirmation process. • This clash highlights the ongoing political polarization within Congress over the leadership of critical national security and intelligence apparatuses.

• Jay Clayton, Donald Trump's nominee for the top intelligence position, refused to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his Senate confirmation hearings. • Clayton is slated to replace Bill Pulte, whose tenure was marked by bipartisan criticism over his lack of intelligence experience and perceived loyalty to Trump. • The nomination is contentious as senators express concerns regarding the potential for the intelligence community to be used to target political enemies.

• Jay Clayton testified before the Senate on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's nomination of him to serve as the Director of National Intelligence. • During the confirmation hearing, Clayton highlighted his extensive professional background in government and national security to establish his qualifications for the role. • The testimony served as a strategic effort to distinguish Clayton from the current interim director, who has faced significant criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.

• Jay Clayton appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to become the director of national intelligence. • The hearing follows a 28-day delay after President Donald Trump abruptly ordered Clayton not to appear during his originally scheduled June hearing. • During the tense proceedings, Clayton defended the government's use of subpoenas against journalists to obtain information.

Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whose position as acting intelligence chief has prompted outcryJay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face senators on the intelligence committee Wednesday morning in a confirmation hearing to become the nation’s next intelligence chief.Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whom Donald Trump installed as acting director of national intelligence last month. Pulte’s position atop the American intelligence agencies has been deeply divisive on Capitol Hill, with members of both parties saying his background as the chair of a federal mortgage regulation agency is not enough experience for the job, and that Pulte’s unwavering loyalty to Trump and willingness to punish the president’s political enemies makes him a dangerous spy chief. Continue reading...

The Canadian musician, who achieved major hits such as Spinning Wheel and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, died peacefully at a Toronto hospitalDavid Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of 60s and 70s group Blood, Sweat & Tears has died at 84.According to his publicist, the Canadian singer died peacefully at a hospital in Toronto with no cause of death given. Continue reading...

Move will allow Trump’s controversial pick, Bill Pulte, to assume role and remain in place for at least several weeksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump abruptly halted the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as the US’s top intelligence chief early Wednesday, in a move that will allow Trump’s controversial selection for acting director of national security, Bill Pulte, to assume the role and remain in place for at least several weeks until Clayton is confirmed.Trump pushed the Senate to confirm Clayton after his appointment of Pulte as acting director sparked bipartisan pushback and stalled his administration’s push for renewal of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Fisa). Continue reading...

US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill PulteDonald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former head of the top US markets watchdog, to be the country’s leading intelligence official.The US president faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte, as acting director of National Intelligence while searching for a permanent candidate. Continue reading...

• ABC News' Kelley Carter and Variety's Clayton Davis predict Oscar victors ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. • Discussion covers tight competitions in major categories like best picture amid high anticipation for Hollywood's biggest night. • Predictions highlight potential surprises in film races, drawing from awards season trends and expert analysis.