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Jul 28, 2026 The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The confirmation placed a presidential ally atop the intelligence apparatus, affecting institutional independence and oversight of national security information.
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- Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence — The U.S.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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