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Trump picks Jay Clayton as national intelligence director
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump announced former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump announced Jay Clayton as national intelligence director.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: House Democrats' objections to Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as acting chief ensured a key national security tool expires Friday.
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