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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as next intelligence chief
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: President Donald Trump nominated federal prosecutor Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Nominated Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the nomination after lawmakers pushed back on his pick to fill the role temporarily.
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