The Senate Intelligence Committee approved Jay Clayton’s nomination for director of national intelligence in a 9-8 party-line vote, sending the decision to the full Senate. His confirmation could also help revive bipartisan efforts to renew Section 702 of FISA, which covers foreign intelligence collection tied to overseas hackers and foreign spies. #JayClayton #TomCotton #JoeBiden #TulsiGabbard #FISA #Section702
Keypoints
- The Senate Intelligence Committee backed Jay Clayton’s nomination by a 9-8 party-line vote.
- The full Senate will next decide whether Clayton becomes director of national intelligence.
- Democrats raised concerns that Clayton could politicize the intelligence role for Trump.
- Clayton’s hearing also touched on election interference claims and Tulsi Gabbard’s Georgia visit.
- His confirmation may help advance renewal of Section 702 of FISA.
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