Jay Clayton confirmed as DNI, takes office after Bill Pulte

Jay Clayton confirmed as DNI, takes office after Bill Pulte

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Jay Clayton assumed the role of director of national intelligence ending Bill Pulte's two-month stint as acting director, according to AP News. He had been confirmed by the Senate on July 28 in a 51-47 vote along party lines, replacing the acting director after President Donald Trump’s initial nominee was rejected.

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Washington, D.C., United States Southern District of New York, United States

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August 01, 2026
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Jay Clayton appointed director of national intelligence, succeeding Bill Pulte
Jay Clayton appointed director of national intelligence, succeeding Bill Pulte

AP News • 01 Aug 20:29

Jay Clayton will assume the role of director of national intelligence on Monday, ending Bill Pulte's two-month stint as acting director.

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July 29, 2026
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Jay Clayton confirmed as U.S. director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton confirmed as U.S. director of national intelligence

BBC • 29 Jul 09:07

The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm former U.S. attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing acting DNI Bill Pulte after the president’s initial nominee was rejected.

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July 28, 2026
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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

NBC News • 28 Jul 23:39

The Senate voted 51-47 along party lines to confirm federal prosecutor Jay Clayton as the new director of national intelligence, amid ongoing cuts at the ODNI and concerns over political pressure.

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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

CBS News • 28 Jul 23:15

The Senate approved former Manhattan U.S. attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 vote, a move that may affect the renewal of a key surveillance authority.

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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

CNBC • 28 Jul 21:05

The Senate approved former SEC chair Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote, ending Bill Pulte's interim tenure.

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